Codex 1UP: Supercharge Codex CLI for Real‑World Coding

Sep 10, 2025

This guide is for developers already using Codex to code. In 10 minutes, turn your local terminal into an AI pair‑programmer that can read, edit, and run your project — powered by a practical toolchain for structural refactors and semantic diffs.

Why Codex 1UP?

Codex 1UP is a one‑tap booster for the official OpenAI Codex CLI. It adds the missing “peripherals” developers reach for daily: structural search/replace, semantic diffs, fast file/text search, fuzzy picking, JSON/YAML tooling — plus a ready‑to‑use AGENTS.md and shell aliases. The goal is simple: make local Codex more practical and reliable. It’s actively updated on GitHub and supports macOS/Linux (Windows recommended via WSL).

What it brings:

Installs Codex CLI (@openai/codex) so you can ask an AI to read, edit, and run in your repo.
Adds ast‑grep for syntax‑tree aware refactors — much sturdier than plain text grep.
Adds difftastic for semantic diffs to review AI edits with less noise (falls back to delta if needed).
Bundles fd / ripgrep / fzf / jq / yq for fast file finding, text search, fuzzy select, and JSON/YAML ops.
Includes AGENTS.md templates and SAFE/DEFAULT/YOLO profiles so teams can standardize how AI uses tools.

Who is it for?

Safe refactors in large monorepos: Plan first with Codex, apply with ast‑grep, review with difftastic.
Inheriting legacy code: rg maps call sites in seconds; fd finds files faster than find; fzf narrows targets interactively.
Compliance‑minded workflows: Choose SAFE/DEFAULT to gate over‑privileged actions and network; switch to YOLO when you truly trust the sandbox.
Teams that want shared rules: The AGENTS.md template documents “use fd/rg first; fzf to narrow; structural edits via ast‑grep”.

Highlights at a glance

Read‑Edit‑Run: Codex CLI runs locally with ChatGPT sign‑in, can read files, apply patches, and execute tasks.
Structural refactors: ast-grep -p 'old()' -r 'new()' — patterns that read like code.
Semantic review: cxdiff leverages difftastic to focus on meaningful changes.
Search & select: rg for text, fd for files, fzf to pick, jq/yq for JSON/YAML.

Install walkthrough (based on your dry‑run)

Dry‑run output below (prints actions without changing the system):

git clone https://github.com/openai/codex-1up.git

cd codex-1up

./install.sh --dry-run
==> codex-1up installer
Log: /Users/vs/.codex-1up/install-20250910-174058.log
✔ Node.js present (v22.11.0)
Checking global npm packages (@openai/codex, @ast-grep/cli)
✔ @openai/codex up-to-date (0.31.0)
✔ @ast-grep/cli up-to-date (0.39.5)
✔ Global npm packages are up-to-date
✔ Codex CLI installed
✔ ast-grep installed
Detected package manager: brew
[dry-run] brew update
[dry-run] brew install fd ripgrep fzf jq yq difftastic
⚠ difftastic not found and Rust/cargo missing; falling back to git-delta
✔ rg ✓
✔ jq ✓
✔ ast-grep ✓
Configure git diff tools for better syntax-aware code diffs (recommended for developers)? [y/N] y
Configuring git difftool aliases
⚠ No difftastic or delta found; git diff will remain default
The following aliases will be added to /Users/vs/.zshrc:
  cx='codex exec'          # Run codex commands
  cxdiff='git difftool -y' # Launch git difftool
  fd='fdfind'              # fd-find alias (if applicable)
Add these aliases to your shell config? [y/N] y
Updating shell rc: /Users/vs/.zshrc
[dry-run] append block to /Users/vs/.zshrc
Choose your codex-1up configuration profile:

  1) SAFE     - Most restrictive, asks for approval when commands fail
                (Recommended for high-security environments)

  2) DEFAULT  - Balanced approach, asks for approval when needed
                (Recommended for most users - good security/usability balance)

  3) YOLO     - Full access, never asks for approval
                ⚠️  WARNING: Allows codex full disk + network access!
                ⚠️  WARNING: Inherits ALL environment variables (including secrets)!
                ⚠️  Only use in trusted, sandboxed environments!

  4) NO CHANGES - Do not create or modify ~/.codex/config.toml
                (You can manage it yourself later)
Choose profile [1-4] (default: 2/DEFAULT): 2
⚠ ~/.codex/config.toml already exists
Overwrite with the 'default' template? (existing will be backed up) [y/N] y
[dry-run] cp /Users/vs/.codex/config.toml /Users/vs/.codex/config.toml.backup.20250910_174210
Backed up existing config to: /Users/vs/.codex/config.toml.backup.20250910_174210
Creating config using default profile
[dry-run] cp /Users/vs/WorkSpaces/VibeSparking/github/regenrek/codex-1up/templates/configs/codex-default.toml /Users/vs/.codex/config.toml
✔ Created ~/.codex/config.toml with default profile
See config options: https://github.com/openai/codex/blob/main/docs/config.md
Do you want to create a global AGENTS.md for personal guidance at ~/.codex/AGENTS.md?

  1) default     - Generic rubric (works for most repos)
  2) typescript  - TS/TSX-focused rubric with ast-grep examples
  3) python      - Python-focused rubric and tooling notes (ruff, mypy, pytest)
  4) shell       - Shell/Bash-focused rubric with shellcheck/shfmt/bats tips
  5) NONE        - Do not create ~/.codex/AGENTS.md
Choose template [1-5] (default: 5/NONE): 1
Writing global AGENTS.md to: /Users/vs/.codex/AGENTS.md (template: default)
[dry-run] cp /Users/vs/WorkSpaces/VibeSparking/github/regenrek/codex-1up/templates/agent-templates/AGENTS-default.md /Users/vs/.codex/AGENTS.md
✔ Wrote /Users/vs/.codex/AGENTS.md
VS Code extension id not provided. Use: --vscode <publisher.extension>
✔ All done. Open a new shell or 'source' your rc file to load aliases.
Next steps:
  1) codex    # sign in; then ask it to plan a refactor
  2) ./bin/codex-1up agents --path /Users/vs/WorkSpaces/VibeSparking/github/regenrek/codex-1up   # write a starter AGENTS.md to your repo
  3) Review ~/.codex/config.toml (see: https://github.com/openai/codex/blob/main/docs/config.md)

Key takeaways:

Node/global checks: Verifies Node 22 and versions of @openai/codex and @ast-grep/cli — you’re up to date. Codex CLI is the official local coding agent.
Package manager = Homebrew: Plans to install fd / ripgrep / fzf / jq / yq / difftastic for files, text, fuzzy pick, JSON, YAML, semantic diff.
Difftastic note: Without Rust/cargo, falls back to git‑delta; in dry‑run it only prints. Difftastic is syntax‑aware diff.
Git difftool + aliases: cxdiff runs git difftool -y; cx is codex exec — handy for batch edits and runs.
Profile choice: You chose DEFAULT: balanced mode — read/edit/run locally; prompts on over‑privileged or network actions. Pick SAFE for tighter controls; YOLO when you accept the risks.
Backups + ~/.codex/config.toml: Uses a template you can tweak anytime. Official docs recommend signing in via codex first.
Global ~/.codex/AGENTS.md: The default template gives Codex practical guidance for choosing tools.
Next steps: Open a new shell or source ~/.zshrc → run codex to sign in → generate a repo‑level AGENTS.md when ready.

Tip: On Windows, prefer WSL. Windows support is best via WSL today.

Five quick moves (copy‑ready)

Let Codex plan before it edits
codex "Plan a refactor to replace axios with fetch; then apply and run tests"
Structural replace (TypeScript example)
ast-grep -p "oldApi($A)" -r "newApi($A)" src --lang ts
Find call sites fast
rg "useAuth(" -n / fd "auth*.ts" — faster and sharper than plain git grep.
Review with semantic diff
cxdiff opens difftastic (if installed) for meaningful changes.
Batch config work
jq '.scripts' package.json / yq '.services[].image' docker-compose.yml.

Risks and best practices

YOLO is powerful — and risky: It unlocks read/write + network. Avoid on machines with sensitive env vars.
Review large changes: Use cxdiff and tests; split into smaller PRs when needed.
Tune AGENTS.md to your repo: Provide do/don’t examples; note when to prefer ast‑grep vs. “plan‑only” reads.

Conclusion

Codex 1UP = Local Codex + a structural toolchain.
Code faster, refactor safer, review clearer.
If you’re introducing AI pairing to your team, this combo is worth installing today.

What tools do you rely on most? Any near‑miss saved by ast‑grep or difftastic? Share your stories in the comments.

Plug MCP into Codex: 10 Must‑Have Servers with Copy‑Paste Configs

Sep 10, 2025

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Add MCP servers to ~/.codex/config.toml, and Codex suddenly “grows hands”: it can search the web, read docs, click around in a browser, and edit code. This guide gives you copy‑paste configs, practical use cases, and gotchas.

Introduction

We often ask models to write code, research, and run tasks—but they used to lack “real‑world” tooling. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is like USB‑C for AI: a unified way to attach external tools so the agent can use them on demand. OpenAI describes MCP as “a USB‑C port for AI”—plug in and go.

Microsoft’s Playwright MCP is on board too: an agent can actually launch a browser, inspect the accessibility tree, and verify changes—no reliance on screenshots.

1‑Minute Setup: `~/.codex/config.toml`

In Codex CLI, your MCP servers live under the mcp_servers section (TOML). Minimal shape:

[mcp_servers.server-name]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "package-name@latest"]
# Optional: tune startup and tool‑listing timeouts (ms) per server
startup_timeout_ms = 20000

Recent Codex releases support per‑server startup timeouts (startup_timeout_ms). Release notes and community reports mention a default around 10s; raising it improves stability on cold starts or slower networks.

Tip: Many MCP clients prefer STDIO transport. If you hit a server that only supports SSE, bridge it with mcp‑proxy (STDIO ↔ SSE in both directions).

Copy‑Paste List: 10 High‑Leverage MCP Servers

Each block includes purpose, a ready‑to‑paste config, and key notes. Drop blocks into ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace env vars with your own keys.

1) Context7 — Stream current docs and samples into context

Purpose: Pull up‑to‑date official docs and examples (by version) to reduce stale APIs and hallucinations.

[mcp_servers.context7]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@upstash/context7-mcp"]
env = {}

Notes: Works with multiple IDE clients; their docs include samples for Cursor/VS Code/Zed/Claude.

2) DeepWiki — Q&A and structured knowledge for GitHub repos

Purpose: Query DeepWiki‑indexed open‑source repos; read wiki content and structure directly.

[mcp_servers.mcp-deepwiki]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "mcp-deepwiki@latest"]
env = {}

Notes: Free, no login required; you can submit your repo for indexing.

3) Playwright — Actually open a browser for E2E checks

Purpose: Page interactions, accessibility tree, scripts, and automated tests.

[mcp_servers.playwright]
command = "npx"
args = ["@playwright/mcp@latest"]

Notes: Actively maintained; great for regression validation, visual checks, and end‑to‑end tests.

4) Exa — Real‑time web search with structured results

Purpose: Use the Exa Search API for live retrieval, returning structured titles/URLs/summaries—ideal for research.

[mcp_servers.exa]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "exa-mcp-server"]
env = { "EXA_API_KEY" = "your_exa_key" }

Notes: Docs and NPM package are actively updated; hosted versions exist.

5) Spec‑Workflow — A full spec‑driven development pipeline

Purpose: Drive projects with Requirements → Design → Tasks → Implementation, complete with dashboards and a VS Code extension.

[mcp_servers.spec-workflow]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@pimzino/spec-workflow-mcp@latest"]
env = {}

Notes: Official examples include one‑tap config; great for multi‑person collaboration with approval trails.

6) Sequential‑Thinking — Structured reasoning with branches

Purpose: Break complex problems into steps, enable branching and dynamic “thought” counts with traceability.

[mcp_servers.sequential-thinking]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking"]

Notes: Multiple server implementations; ideal where explainable, stepwise plans matter.

7) Magic (21st.dev) — Generate production‑grade UI components from natural language

Purpose: Produce production‑ready React components from prompts; supports Cursor/Windsurf/VS Code.

[mcp_servers.magic]
command = "npx"
args = ["@21st-dev/magic"]
env = { "TWENTYFIRST_API_KEY" = "your_21st_key" }

Notes: Clear setup and usage; great for tight design‑to‑dev loops.

8) Serena — Semantic code search + symbol‑level edits (IDE‑like power)

Purpose: LSP‑backed semantic understanding and symbol‑level modifications across languages—perfect for large‑repo refactors and precise edits.

[mcp_servers.serena]
command = "uvx"
args = ["--from", "git+https://github.com/oraios/serena", "serena", "start-mcp-server"]

Notes: Open source and active; release notes emphasize stability and sync execution.

9) Morph Fast‑Apply — Ultra‑fast, reliable patch application (4k+ tokens/s)

Purpose: Apply model‑proposed diffs to real files quickly and safely; great for large‑scale refactors and batch fixes.

[mcp_servers.morphllm-fast-apply]
command = "npx"
args = ["@morph-llm/morph-fast-apply", "/home/"]
env = { "MORPH_API_KEY" = "your_morph_key", "ALL_TOOLS" = "true" }

Notes: Supports a restricted “edit‑only” mode or full filesystem tools.

10) Open‑Web‑Search — Multi‑engine web search (STDIO/SSE)

Purpose: Unified access to DuckDuckGo/Bing/Brave; switch engines and transport modes with one config.

[mcp_servers.open-websearch]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "open-websearch@latest"]
env = { "MODE" = "stdio", "DEFAULT_SEARCH_ENGINE" = "duckduckgo", "ALLOWED_SEARCH_ENGINES" = "duckduckgo,bing,brave" }

Notes: The repo documents MODE=stdio|sse and default search engine settings.

How do I connect remote/SSE servers? Use mcp‑proxy.

Many clients prefer STDIO for local executables. For remote SSE servers, bridge with mcp‑proxy:

Mode A: STDIO → SSE (let a STDIO‑only client reach a remote SSE server)
Mode B: SSE → STDIO (expose a local STDIO server as a remote SSE endpoint)

One‑liner example:
mcp-proxy --port=8080 -- npx @playwright/mcp@latest (expose local STDIO Playwright as SSE)

Security Tips (Read this!)

Least privilege: only pass the env vars and directory access each server truly needs.
Supply chain hygiene: the ecosystem is growing fast, and research highlights “parasitic toolchain attacks” as an emerging risk. Prefer official or trusted sources; isolate sensitive data.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Tool startup timeouts: raise startup_timeout_ms (e.g., 20000). This is supported per server and helps with slow networks or cold starts.
SSE won’t connect: check whether you need mcp‑proxy or a gateway in between.
Playwright install quirks: if a package version fails, try @latest or track open issues.

Closing

Plugging MCP into Codex is like staffing a mini team: someone fetches docs, someone drives the browser, someone edits code, someone orchestrates the workflow. The 10 blocks above can be pasted and run as‑is, and with mcp‑proxy, both local and remote setups are straightforward.

Which ones will you connect first, and what problems will they solve for you? Share your combo in the comments.

BOJ Policy Normalization: Systemic Impacts on U.S. Treasuries, DXY, and U.S. Equities

Sep 5, 2025

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BOJ Policy Normalization: Systemic Impacts on U.S. Treasuries, DXY, and U.S. Equities

1. Executive Summary

With notable gains in both nominal and real wages, the probability of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike as early as October is rising. Beyond its domestic significance for Japan’s cycle, this shift can catalyze a reversal in yen-funded carry trades, with meaningful spillovers to global markets.

Key conclusions:

U.S. Treasuries: We expect weaker Japanese demand and higher FX hedging costs to compound expanding U.S. Treasury supply, exerting structural upward pressure on long-end yields.
Dollar Index (DXY): Given JPY’s sizable weight, yen appreciation creates sustained structural headwinds for DXY.
U.S. equities: A higher risk-free rate compresses long-duration growth valuations, favoring rotation toward value/defensive sectors.

2. Core Drivers and Logic of Japan’s Policy Normalization

2.1 The wage–inflation virtuous cycle is forming

Past inflation was largely imported (energy shocks, weak JPY), leaving real wages negative for an extended period.
In 2024 “Shunto”, nominal wage growth reached ~5.1%, the highest since 1991. Inflation dynamics are shifting from exogenous to endogenous (labor shortages, structural transition).
A self-reinforcing wage–price cycle gives the BOJ cover to exit ultra-easy policy.
Financial institutions (e.g., MUFG) publicly support earlier hikes; higher rates also improve bank NIMs and profitability.

2.2 A historic transition from unconventional to normal

In March 2024, the BOJ ended negative rates and YCC, delivering the first hike in 17 years (-0.1% → 0–0.1%).
Given growth and external uncertainty, the BOJ then proceeded cautiously, holding rates steady for a period.
As the Fed potentially pivots dovish, BOJ tightening would narrow the U.S.–Japan rate differential — a key trigger for global capital reallocation.

3. Reversal of Yen Carry Trades: The Transmission Mechanism

3.1 Mechanics and scale

Yen carry trade: borrow low-yielding JPY, convert to higher-yielding currencies, and deploy into overseas risk assets. This trade has been large and long-lived.

Broad scale is roughly $9.3T, including:

Japanese residents’ foreign securities investment: ~$5.4T
Non-residents borrowing JPY to buy Japanese equities: ~$2.1T
Non-residents borrowing JPY to buy overseas securities: ~$1.8T

When the U.S.–Japan rate spread narrows due to BOJ hikes, carry attractiveness falls and losses can trigger unwind: sell overseas assets (e.g., U.S. stocks and Treasuries) and buy back JPY. Even small proportional flows may meaningfully impact prices. If U.S. dollar weakness coincides with BOJ hikes, the speed and scale of the unwind can be amplified.

4. Impact on U.S. Core Assets

4.1 U.S. Treasuries: weaker demand and upward yield pressure

Transmission channels:

Direct: Higher Japanese rates lift the appeal of JGBs and domestic assets, reducing overseas allocation (including USTs).
Indirect: Stronger JPY and appreciation expectations raise FX hedging costs, further discouraging USD asset holdings.

Combined with expanding U.S. fiscal supply (rising debt and deficits), a weaker demand base — with Japan among the largest foreign holders — points to structural upward pressure on U.S. long-end yields. Recent JGB volatility has already transmitted to higher EUR and USD long-end yields, highlighting cross-market contagion.

4.2 Dollar Index (DXY): structural impact from JPY strength

In the DXY basket, JPY weighs ~13.6% (second only to EUR at 57.6%). All else equal, JPY appreciation mechanically pushes DXY lower. If the Fed turns dovish, this pressure could intensify. During risk-off episodes, JPY’s safe-haven bid can produce nonlinear appreciation, increasing DXY uncertainty. Structurally, Japan’s normalization is a medium- to long-term headwind for DXY.

DXY composition and weights:

Currency	Weight (%)
Euro (EUR)	57.6
Japanese Yen (JPY)	13.6
British Pound (GBP)	11.9
Canadian Dollar (CAD)	9.1
Swedish Krona (SEK)	4.2
Swiss Franc (CHF)	3.6

4.3 U.S. Equities: valuation reset and sector rotation

The long end of the U.S. curve anchors global asset pricing (risk-free discount rate). Rising long-end yields compress valuations of long-duration growth equities. Today’s mega-cap tech trades at elevated forward multiples and remains sensitive to rates, with limited spread cushion.

Mega-cap tech valuation spread snapshot:

Metric	Approx. value	Note
Mega-cap tech forward P/E	~29x	Elevated vs. history
Mega-cap tech earnings yield (E/P)	~4.5%	Earnings/price
10Y UST yield	~4.2%	Risk-free rate
Spread	~0.3%	Thin cushion; high rate sensitivity

Historically, rapid long-end selloffs coincide with larger Nasdaq drawdowns; value/defensive exposures (e.g., Dow components) tend to hold up better, sometimes making new highs — a rotation from “long duration growth” to “shorter duration/value”. Asymmetry-wise, Japanese equities are more sensitive to U.S. equities than vice versa.

5. Conclusions and Strategy

5.1 Key risks and scenarios

Key risks: long-end UST yields grinding higher; structurally weaker DXY; valuation reset for high-growth tech.
Scenarios:
- Base case: BOJ hikes in October, Fed on hold/turning dovish → spreads narrow quickly; risks above materialize with higher intensity.
- Delayed BOJ hike: BOJ waits → pressure eases temporarily; structural risks remain, just pushed out.
- Hawkish Fed: Fed re-hawks on inflation → stronger USD and wider spreads, slowing the unwind of yen carry (contrary to current consensus).

5.2 Positioning and risk management

U.S. Treasuries: Reduce long-duration exposure; hedge with futures/options; watch for curve steepening.
FX and USD: Position for DXY downside; consider tactical USD/JPY shorts to capture spread convergence.
Equities: Tactically underweight expensive, rate-sensitive growth; overweight value/defensive (staples, healthcare, stable dividends); selectively add Japanese beneficiaries (large banks, reasonably valued blue chips) for diversification.

Anthropic (Claude Code’s Parent) Completes $10B Funding Round: An Analysis

Sep 4, 2025

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Anthropic has emerged as a prominent player in artificial intelligence. Its core vision is to build AI systems that are trustworthy, interpretable, and controllable—and to lead a “safety‑first race.” Unlike many peers, Anthropic’s story did not begin with a single technical breakthrough but with a deep philosophical and governance split. From day one, it has treated AI safety and ethics as a foundational mission, embedding them into the company’s legal structure, technical methodology, and commercial strategy.

Part I: Origins of a Safety‑First Mission

Born of a split: OpenAI’s philosophical rift

Anthropic was founded in 2021 by a group of former OpenAI employees, led by siblings Dario Amodei (former VP of Research at OpenAI) and Daniela Amodei (former VP of Safety and Policy). In late 2020, they left OpenAI with five colleagues due to fundamental disagreements over the company’s direction.

Dario and others were concerned about OpenAI’s 2019 transition from a non‑profit to a “capped‑profit” entity and its deep partnership with Microsoft. They believed this shift moved the mission from “benefiting all of humanity” toward commercialization and profit, relegating AI safety and ethics to a secondary role. As Dario put it, they “could foresee the exponential growth of artificial intelligence,” and AI companies urgently needed “a set of values to constrain these powerful programs.” The founding of Anthropic was a direct counter to what they saw as sacrificing safety for commercial priorities.

Public benefit corporation: writing the mission into the charter

Anthropic is a Delaware public benefit corporation (PBC). This legal structure requires the company to balance shareholder interests with a public‑benefit purpose. For Anthropic, that purpose is to develop AI systems that are reliable, interpretable, and controllable.

To prevent commercial pressure from eroding its safety mission, Anthropic established the Long‑Term Benefit Trust, which holds a special T‑class of shares and can elect a majority of the board. This governance design aims to legally insulate the safety mission—at least in part—from purely financial interests, addressing the limitations of traditional corporate governance in confronting potential catastrophic risks from AGI.

From the founders’ departures to the company’s structural design, Anthropic’s core narrative is clear: rapid AI progress requires a mission‑driven governance paradigm. This not only builds a “responsible” brand but also offers a credible choice for those concerned about AGI’s commercialization risks.

Part II: Claude’s Architectural Philosophy

Anthropic’s uniqueness lies not only in governance but in its technical methodology, centered on directly addressing the alignment problem.

Constitutional AI: encoding values

Constitutional AI (CAI) aims to train AI to be “helpful, honest, and harmless.” Its core idea is to introduce a human‑written “constitution”—a set of principles that guide the model to self‑critique and revise its outputs during training. Unlike the common approach of deflecting or blurring sensitive topics, CAI enables more direct responses under principled constraints and requires the model to explain refusals when appropriate.

Training occurs in two stages. In supervised fine‑tuning, the model critiques and corrects its own problematic answers using constitutional principles, producing a “less harmful” dataset for further tuning.

Reinforcement learning from AI feedback (RLAIF): an engine for scalable alignment

The second stage uses reinforcement learning. Anthropic applies RLAIF: the model generates two candidate answers, then evaluates and selects a preferred one according to a randomly chosen constitutional principle; these judgments train a preference model so the final policy better adheres to the constitution.

Compared with the more common RLHF, Anthropic argues RLAIF is more efficient and scalable (less dependent on human labeling), improves interpretability and transparency by expressing goals in natural language, and somewhat reduces human bias. Critics note the constitution is still human‑written and thus subjective, and that reducing human intervention raises questions about accountability and oversight. The tension between “automation” and “human control” is central to understanding Anthropic’s approach.

Part III: Evolution of the Claude AI Series

From research to frontier models: a fast timeline

Since launching Claude 1 in March 2023, Anthropic has iterated rapidly on a roughly 4–8 month cadence: Claude 2 (July 2023), the Claude 3 family (March 2024), and beyond—demonstrating that Anthropic is both a research organization and a product company competing at the frontier.

Each generation pushed forward on context length, reasoning, and multimodality: from Claude 2’s 100K‑token context window to Claude 3’s 200K, then toward ~1M tokens in extended reasoning modes with Claude 4. Starting with Claude 3, image+text is supported; coding, math, and logical reasoning improved markedly.

Tiered lineup: covering distinct use cases

Beginning with Claude 3, Anthropic adopted a three‑tier lineup:

Haiku: fastest, for real‑time and low‑latency scenarios.
Sonnet: balanced performance/latency, for general tasks.
Opus: flagship, for complex tasks and advanced reasoning.

Claude 3.5 Sonnet (June 2024) surpassed the larger Claude 3 Opus on several benchmarks, signaling aggressive optimization and productization.

Early exploration of agentic capabilities

Artifacts: introduced with Claude 3.5 Sonnet; generates and previews code, SVGs, websites, and more in a dedicated pane.
Computer Use: debuted in 3.5 Sonnet beta; the AI can operate a virtual desktop, simulating cursor, clicks, and input across applications for multi‑step tasks.
Hybrid Dual‑Mode Reasoning: added in Claude 3.7 and Claude 4; dynamically switches between fast responses and “extended thinking,” invoking tools (retrieval, code execution) when needed.

These capabilities move AI from assistantship toward autonomous agency, while bringing AGI‑related risks closer to the real world.

Table 1: Release timeline and core capabilities of Claude

Model	Release date	Key capabilities/notes
Claude 1	Mar 2023	Initial launch; assistant prototype
Claude 2	Jul 2023	Industry‑leading 100K‑token context
Claude 3 family (Haiku, Sonnet, Opus)	Mar 2024	Tiered lineup; text+image; strong benchmarks
Claude 3.5 Sonnet	Jun 2024	Major gains in coding and chart analysis; introduced “Artifacts”
Claude 3.7 Sonnet	Feb 2025	Hybrid reasoning; switch between fast/deep modes
Claude 4 family (Sonnet 4, Opus 4)	May 2025	~1M‑token context (extended reasoning); improved Computer Use and Working Notes

Part IV: Commercial Practice of Safe AI — Growth, Capital, and Partnerships

Ascent in capital markets

Anthropic’s valuation exceeded $61B by late 2024 and reached roughly $183B after its Series F in mid‑2025. The latest $13B round led by ICONIQ further strengthens its position across enterprise, developer, and premium consumer markets.

Revenue has grown rapidly as well: annualized run‑rate rose from about $1B in early 2025 to over $5B by August. Claude Code alone reached more than a $0.5B annualized run‑rate within three months, showing clear conversion from technology to competitive advantage.

Strategic alliances with tech giants

Anthropic forged deep partnerships with Amazon and Google: it designates AWS as a primary cloud provider and offers models on Amazon Bedrock; Google has also committed billions in investment and cloud infrastructure support. Access to compute such as Trainium and TPUs enables large‑scale frontier training.

Moral dilemma: lessons from a leaked memo

In 2025, an internal memo by CEO Dario Amodei was leaked, candidly acknowledging that to remain competitive the company had considered seeking investment from Middle Eastern sovereign capital—and recognizing the “moral risk.” He wrote: “I really wish we didn’t have to be in this position, but we are,” and, “‘No bad actor should benefit from our success’ is a hard principle on which to run a business.”

This highlights Anthropic’s core contradiction: in a capital‑intensive race, even governance with public‑benefit features cannot fully escape the pressures of “racing to the bottom.”

Table 2: Anthropic’s major financing rounds and valuation

Date	Investors	Amount	Valuation
Apr 2022	FTX	$580M	Not disclosed
Sep/Oct 2023	Amazon, Google	Amazon committed $4B (first tranche $1.25B); Google committed $2B (first tranche $500M)	>$61B
Mar 2024	Amazon	$2.75B (completing the $4B commitment)	Not disclosed
Nov 2024	Amazon	$4B (total investment reached $8B)	Not disclosed
May 2025	ICONIQ, Fidelity, Lightspeed, etc.	$13B	~$183B

Part V: Outlook — AGI and Societal Impact

The AGI race: an urgent vision

Dario Amodei has expressed an aggressive timeline for AGI, even suggesting a “singularity” could arrive as early as 2026. This urgency helps explain Anthropic’s immense capital needs and the difficult trade‑offs it faces in competition.

Leading a safety‑centric competition

Beyond setting a technical baseline with CAI, Anthropic actively participates in US AI policy discussions. Its collaboration with Palantir brought Claude 3/3.5 into “classified environments” for the first time—both validating capabilities and safety, and touching one of the model’s most controversial application domains.

AI‑driven future: impact and challenges

Products like Claude Code make modern, automated software engineering a practical reality and will drive change across healthcare, education, and finance. Challenges remain: how to ensure systems apply ethical principles robustly in complex contexts; how to build regulatory and accountability frameworks; and how to rebuild public trust.

Conclusion: Anthropic’s Inevitable Choice

Anthropic began with a mission‑driven split and embedded safety into its corporate DNA through a PBC and trust‑based governance. Its rapid iteration and commercial growth suggest that a “safety commitment” can be a powerful market differentiator. Yet the leaked memo reveals persistent tension between capital and ideals.

Building powerful AI and ensuring its safety are not parallel lines but two sides of the same coin. As Anthropic moves forward along this complicated path, it will shape the technical landscape of AI and force us to confront a deeper question: in an AI‑driven world, how much principle are we willing to trade for power?

Claude Code vs Codex CLI — Which Fits Your Daily Dev?

Sep 4, 2025

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Claude Code is more mature for engineering workflows (subagents, slash commands, hooks). Codex (GPT‑5 High) is faster, sticks closer to instructions, and gets things done with fewer words. Use both for maximum throughput.

Introduction

The community has been buzzing again about Codex CLI and Claude Code. Someone built a small tool using Cloudflare Workers + Telegram: it watches Codex GitHub releases and pushes new versions to Telegram. Both agents “worked end‑to‑end”, but the experience differed in meaningful ways.

Here’s a practical, ready‑to‑apply comparison to help you choose quickly.

TL;DR Checklist

Engineering/Extensibility: Claude Code wins. Subagents, custom slash commands, and hooks are very mature.
Execution rhythm/plan view: Codex shows more detail in its plan panel; Claude Code defaults to “current task only”, which makes flow feel smoother.
Instruction adherence: Codex (GPT‑5 High) followed explicit constraints (like directory layout) more strictly; in one run it emitted multi‑file /src output, while Opus bundled code into a single worker.js.
Data fetching strategy: Different roads to Rome — Codex used Atom feeds; Claude Code used the GitHub API. Both got the job done.
Observability: Codex provides /status for token use and Ctrl+T to explore conversation history (community is adding export/persistence tooling).
Speed and cost perception: In a single task sample, GPT‑5 used ~90k tokens vs Opus ~50k. Because GPT‑5 is cheaper per token, total cost isn’t necessarily higher. Treat this as an anecdote, not a benchmark.
Docs ecosystem: Claude Code docs feel more systematic; Codex docs are improving quickly.

Why Is Everyone Testing Right Now?

OpenAI is positioning Codex as a full‑field development agent: CLI, IDE extensions, cloud, and GitHub integration in one. It shares state through your ChatGPT account so a task can bounce between local and cloud. The VS Code extension is live — no API key setup, plus cloud sandbox for execution.

The release cadence is fast, so media and community reviews are everywhere.

Head‑to‑Head: Findings from a Cloudflare Worker Field Test

1) Engineering Capability: Claude Code Feels Like an Orchestratable Platform

Subagents: Split roles and context with separate system prompts, tools, and isolated memory. Great for “data gathering / solution review / scaffold generation” assembly lines.
Slash commands: Expose MCP‑discovered commands and build a team‑level action library inside your project.
Hooks: Force lifecycle actions (session start, before/after tool exec) to run every time. Think “lint → test → commit” guaranteed, not subject to model mood.

Bottom line: If you need scale and control, Claude Code’s orchestration is a clear advantage.

2) Execution Experience: Codex Is Snappier; Claude Code Flows Nicely

Codex is concise, sticks closely to instructions, and moves fast.
Claude Code’s TUI is more mature; the diff views are clear. Defaulting to the current task reduces distractions from long plans.
In one run, Codex had “auto run” selected but still asked for permissions fairly often; Claude Code’s interaction felt steadier.

3) Directory and Architecture Adherence: Codex “Builds to Spec”

Given the same project template and directory constraints:

Codex (GPT‑5 High) produced multi‑file output under /src.
Claude (Opus 4.1) consolidated into a single worker.js.

If you care a lot about rigid layouts, Codex’s strictness is a plus.

4) Data Fetching Strategy: Two Valid Defaults

Codex: prefer Atom feeds — conveniently structured.
Claude Code: call GitHub APIs — richer fields when you need them.

Both yielded what we needed for Telegram publishing; default “info density” differed slightly.

5) Observability and Review

/status to inspect token usage; Ctrl+T for conversation history. Community PRs aim to improve export and traceability.

What to Choose: Best Fit by Persona

You want to “Ship Tonight”

Choose Codex:

Tighter instruction following, fewer pleasantries, default behavior that just works.
VS Code extension + cloud sandbox makes onboarding clean and fast.

You need “Orchestration, Governance, Reuse”

Choose Claude Code:

Subagents for division of labor, slash commands to codify SOPs, hooks to harden workflows.
High reuse in teams; great for complex, multi‑person projects.

You are “Efficiency‑max”

Use both:

Codex to spin up features and validate ideas quickly.
Claude Code to codify process, hook into CI, and build a team command library.

One Page to Compare

Dimension	Codex (GPT‑5 High)	Claude Code (Opus 4.1 exemplar)
Time‑to‑first‑ship	Fast, concise, gets things done	Slightly slower, steadier interaction
Instruction adherence	Strong (sticks to directory/constraints)	Occasionally “helpful” consolidation
Engineering	CLI + IDE + Cloud, improving fast	Subagents / Slash / Hooks are mature
Observability	`/status`, `Ctrl+T`, community tooling rising	Mature diffs, strong task focus
Data fetching	Prefers structured feeds (Atom)	Prefers rich APIs (GitHub)
Docs ecosystem	Improving quickly	More systematic today
Best use case	Rapid features and experiments	Complex projects, governance, team assets

Note: this is based on public docs and a single real test. Details will change with updates.

Practical Workflow: Make It Your Daily Pipeline

Suggested pattern (copy freely):

Use Codex to deliver the MVP: confirm interfaces, directories, and dependencies.
Switch to Claude Code:
- Create a “gathering subagent” to pull context (docs, API constraints, dependency risks).
- Add slash commands for common actions (/lint, /test, /gen-release-notes).
- Configure hooks to enforce pre‑CI actions (pre‑commit checks, tests, semantic versioning, change set generation).
Return to Codex for small iterative features and regression; keep an eye on tokens with /status.

Tip: Codex’s brevity encourages quick iterations; Claude Code’s engineering primitives help turn wins into durable team assets.

Conclusion

This isn’t a “replacement” story. Codex is a sprinter; Claude Code is a triathlete. Use the right one for the job and you’ll find they complement each other perfectly.

Which style do you prefer? Tell us — we’ll keep this comparison updated as a living “selection guide”.

Microsoft CEO’s 5 AI Prompts, Rebuilt for Real-World Workflows

Sep 4, 2025

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In the past two days, Satya (Microsoft CEO) shared on X the 5 GPT-5/Copilot prompts he uses every day. Not flashy “dark magic” — just practical, time-saving patterns. Multiple outlets summarized and relayed them.

—

Introduction

Many people ask: “How do leaders actually use AI?” Here’s a copy-paste answer you can use today. I translated Satya’s 5 prompts into conversational English with ready-to-run templates and paired them with engineering/product scenarios.

Context: These 5 prompts come from Satya’s recent posts on X, later compiled by the media. The core idea is to use Copilot/GPT-5 to extract signal from your emails, calendar, meeting notes, and chat logs, to accelerate meeting prep, project status, cadence alignment, and retros.

No more awkward pre-meeting small talk: predict what they’ll care about
Five-minute “project status update”
“Can we ship on time?” — use data, not vibes
Time audit: where did my time actually go?
Be half a step ahead: generate a human-friendly briefing for the next meeting
Risks and cautions
Action checklist (paste directly into Copilot/GPT-5)

No More Awkward Pre-Meeting Small Talk: Predict What They’ll Care About

Ready-to-use template (paste into Copilot/GPT-5):

“Based on my past emails, meetings, and chats with [person/team], list the 5 most likely topics they’ll care about in our next meeting, ordered by importance. Provide 3 key preparation points for me and potential areas of disagreement.”

Why it works It pulls historic interactions to help you get oriented and anticipate. No more “So… what are we talking about today?” Media coverage was consistent on this one.

Engineering/product scenario

You need to align with the data platform team on an API change. Let AI summarize what they usually care about (permissions, latency, SLA…), so your prep is on target.

Five-Minute “Project Status Update”

Ready-to-use template

“Aggregate from my recent emails, chats, and meeting notes to produce a project status update covering: 1) KPIs & milestones; 2) progress and wins/losses; 3) key risks and mitigations; 4) competitor signals; 5) tough questions with suggested answers.”

Why it works This is essentially “AI as PM assistant”: not hallucinating but extracting from real communication. This one was widely quoted.

Engineering/product scenario

Ten minutes before the weekly, get a concise view on burn-down, blockers, cross-team dependencies, and release cadence so leadership can scan in one pass.

“Can We Ship on Time?” Use Data, Not Vibes

Ready-to-use template

“Assess whether we can ship [product/version] on time by [date/month]. Based on engineering progress, test pass rates, critical bugs, canary/gradual rollout data, compliance/risk checklists, provide a risk list and a coarse estimate of on-time probability (%), plus necessary fallback plans.”

Why it works This forces AI to synthesize evidence into a probability judgment and produce a Plan B. Media summaries also highlighted this.

Engineering/product scenario

In the final sprint week, use this as the skeleton for your launch review. Auto-chain “blocker → risk → owner/date”.

Time Audit: Where Did My Time Actually Go?

Ready-to-use template

“Review my calendar and emails from last month. Bucket time into 5–7 categories (e.g., management, hiring, writing, customers, deep work), estimate percentage share, and provide a short summary and optimization suggestions (reduce low-value meetings, replace fragmented sync with async docs, etc.).”

Why it works You’ll see at a glance where time is being stolen. This is one Satya emphasized himself.

Engineering/product scenario

An engineering director sees code review time is too low, too many synchronous meetings, not enough deep work — then adjusts schedules and collaboration modes accordingly.

Be Half a Step Ahead: Generate a Human-Friendly Briefing for the Next Meeting

Ready-to-use template

“Based on my prior discussions with [attendees] and selected emails/docs, generate a briefing for the next meeting: meeting goal, both sides’ concerns, solution options, objections and counterarguments, open questions, and post-meeting to-dos (with owner/deadline).”

Why it works Reading a one-pager five minutes before a meeting ensures you won’t get blindsided. Media coverage grouped this under meeting prep/briefing generation.

Engineering/product scenario

For a business review on A/B uplift or cost modeling, AI pre-lists the metrics and key assumptions so you’re solid.

Risks and Cautions

Data permissions: Before letting Copilot/GPT-5 access your email/calendar/meeting notes, confirm company policy and compliance settings.
Traceability: Ask it to cite sources (email subject, meeting title, timestamps) so you can spot-check.
Don’t over-trust: AI provides summaries and hypotheses; sample-check for important decisions.
Product entry points: These capabilities live inside Microsoft 365 Copilot + GPT-5 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).

Action Checklist (Copy-Paste)

Meeting prediction

“Based on my historical interactions with [person/team], predict the 5 most likely topics for our next meeting, and provide key prep points and potential disagreements.”

Project weekly

“Aggregate the last two weeks of emails/meetings/chats to produce a project status update: KPIs/milestones, progress wins/losses, risks and mitigations, competitor signals, tough questions & suggested answers.”

On-time probability

“Estimate our on-time probability (%) to ship [version] by [date], list risks and fallback plans, and annotate evidence sources.”

Time audit

“Bucket last month’s time into 5–7 categories with percentages, add a short summary and optimization advice (fewer sync meetings, more async docs, protected deep work blocks, etc.).”

Pre-meeting brief

“Use historic discussions and selected emails to produce a one-pager: goal, options, objections & counters, open questions, post-meeting to-dos (owner/deadline).”

The 5 items above reflect key points from Satya’s public shares and media compilations. I localized and operationalized them for immediate use. Primary reports and summaries include Tech.co, Times of India, NDTV, and others.

Closing

This isn’t about cooler prompts — it’s a better way to work. Treat AI as your “second brain + executive assistant,” and you’ll feel meetings flow better, updates become clearer, and cadence stays steady.

Which one will you try first? Drop a comment.

Warp Code in Practice — A One‑Stop Pipeline from Prompt to Production

Sep 4, 2025

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One‑liner for tinkerers: Warp Code packs “write prompt → generate code → tweak → review → ship to production” into a single terminal, with multi‑model support, a code review panel, a built‑in editor, repo indexing, MCP external context, and controllable autonomy via rules.

Introduction

Many “agent writes code” tools still struggle with the last mile: the code “almost runs” but needs a few touches; you bounce between reviewing diffs, making tiny edits, and going back to the prompt. Warp Code zeroes in on this last mile and turns generate → review → refine → merge → deploy into a smooth loop, without leaving the terminal.

The team cites Terminal‑Bench #1 and SWE‑bench Verified 75.8% (scored by GPT‑5, 2025‑09‑02), plus strong emphasis on agent steering. These benchmarks and the product framing aim squarely at a true prompt‑to‑prod path.

Why It’s Worth Trying

End‑to‑end loop: Built‑in code review panel (diffs, line‑level edits by the agent, quick rollback) and a native file editor (tabs, file tree, syntax highlight, Vim keybindings) help you finish more work in one place.
Strong context: Live repo indexing (multi‑repo supported); use terminal output, files, images, and URLs directly as context; plug in external knowledge via MCP (Linear/Figma/Slack/Sentry, etc.).
Rules and projectization: Standardize with WARP.md at the project root (compatible with agents.md / claude.md / cursor rules). Pair with Global/Project Rules and Agent Profiles so the team’s conventions are explicit and the agent behaves.
Multi‑model mix: Mix OpenAI / Anthropic / Google models, with automatic selection. Enterprise editions support BYO models and data isolation.
Suggest‑and‑fix flow: On compile errors or merge conflicts, the agent proposes fix diffs. You can accept, roll back, or iterate in chat.
Transparent and controllable: Set autonomy levels (confirm each step vs. fully automatic). Telemetry events are documented; Network Log is built‑in; analytics can be switched off.

Install and Initialize (3‑minute start)

1) Install the client

• macOS: brew install --cask warp • Windows: winget install Warp.Warp (x64/ARM64 supported) • Linux: .deb / .rpm / AppImage / Arch packages available.

Sign‑in is optional (GitHub/Google supported). You can use it without logging in. See docs for privacy & auth details.

2) Feed your repo

Open Warp at the project root and run:

# Index the repository to build code context
/index

# Initialize project config and generate WARP.md
/init

Then use the Universal Input to describe tasks in natural language and “@ attach” files/logs/URLs/images as extra context.

3) Add external context (optional)

Add an MCP server (CLI or SSE) in settings to connect your workflow systems (e.g., Linear/Slack). The agent can read tasks, alerts, and designs.

Recommended Scenarios

A. Urgent production bugfix

• Paste error logs into the input, /index, then have the agent locate the issue and propose a minimal fix. • Review diffs in the code review panel, make line edits or roll back parts as needed, then ask the agent to generate release commands.

B. Rapid small features

• Specify goals, I/O, and edge cases; attach relevant files and API docs (URLs). • Agent generates code → refine in the review panel → finish details in the built‑in editor → commit. • Extract requirements into Rules and WARP.md so subsequent tasks become one‑command repeats.

C. Cross‑repo refactors

• Use full‑repo indexing to batch renames/abstractions and produce PRs in stages. • Browse quickly via /diff-review and trigger suggested‑fix flow on conflicts.

D. Onboarding new teammates

• Capture code style, commit conventions, and dependency toggles in WARP.md + Project Rules. • Newcomers can “ask the project” directly; with rules + indexing, they avoid common detours.

E. On‑call/SRE collaboration

• With deep terminal integration, the agent can react to system events, generate/explain commands, and attribute logs; pair with MCP to read alerts and tickets.

Handy Tips

• Model choice: let Warp Auto select models, or set your preferred mix. • Continue sessions: use CMD+Y to open the session list and keep context. • Slash commands: /index (index repo), /init (init project), /diff-review (open review); most actions have slash shortcuts. • Edit in place: when output is ~80% right, finish in the built‑in editor and have the agent add tests—often faster than re‑prompting. • Privacy/telemetry: analytics can be disabled; events are documented and there’s a Network Log. Enterprise supports BYO LLM with data staying out of model training.

Pitfalls and Expectations

• “Almost right” AI is still common. Code review + line edits are the normal path—and Warp Code is built around that reality. • Sharing limits: when sharing sessions, some agent interaction blocks may not be shareable; mind visibility in team workflows.

Closing Thoughts

If you already use Claude Code, Cursor, or Gemini CLI, Warp Code feels like combining those strengths inside one terminal, adding a focused review + light editor loop, and backing it with strong context and team rules. The loop is shorter, control is higher, and context‑switching is lower. Worth it? Try one real task for a day and see.

Quick Install Cheatsheet

• macOS: brew install --cask warp • Windows: winget install Warp.Warp • Linux: download the appropriate .deb / .rpm / AppImage / Arch package.

Title Variants (3 sets | with slug)

• Simplified Chinese: Warp Code 实战：从 Prompt 到上线的一体化开发闭环 • English: Warp Code in Practice: A One‑Stop Pipeline from Prompt to Production • Traditional Chinese: Warp Code 實戰：從 Prompt 到上線的一體化開發閉環 • Japanese: Warp Code実践：プロンプトから本番までの一体型開発パイプライン • French: Warp Code : du prompt à la prod, pipeline tout‑en‑un • Spanish: Warp Code: del prompt a producción en un solo flujo • Portuguese: Warp Code: do prompt à produção em um só fluxo • slug: warp-code-prompt-to-production-playbook

• Simplified Chinese: 让 Agent 真正落地：Warp Code 的 6 个关键能力 • English: Making Agents Real: 6 Capabilities that Set Warp Code Apart • Traditional Chinese: 讓 Agent 真正落地：Warp Code 的 6 大關鍵能力 • Japanese: エージェントを実運用へ：Warp Codeの6つの強み • French: Des agents en prod : 6 atouts clés de Warp Code • Spanish: Agentes a producción: 6 claves de Warp Code • Portuguese: Agentes em produção: 6 recursos do Warp Code • slug: warp-code-6-key-capabilities

• Simplified Chinese: 终端就是 IDE：Warp Code 上手与最佳场景 • English: Your Terminal Is the IDE: Getting Started with Warp Code • Traditional Chinese: 終端就是 IDE：Warp Code 上手與最佳場景 • Japanese: ターミナルがIDEになる：Warp Code入門と使いどころ • French: Le terminal devient l’IDE : bien démarrer avec Warp Code • Spanish: El terminal como IDE: guía rápida de Warp Code • Portuguese: Terminal como IDE: primeiros passos no Warp Code • slug: warp-code-terminal-as-ide

Community Comment Templates (3)

“Shipped a small feature from prompt to prod in half a day with Warp Code. The review panel really cuts down the back‑and‑forth. 😂”
“We codified team rules in WARP.md—our agent behaves way better now. Highly recommended.”

GPT-5 Coding Playbook: Obedient, Capable—Without Overkill

Sep 4, 2025

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Introduction

This generation of GPT-5 is noticeably more “well-behaved.” It follows instructions better, plans better, and is more willing to look things up and take action. There’s a catch, though: the vaguer you are, the more it tends to “overdo it.”

Here’s how to turn GPT-5 into a reliable coding partner with minimal words: it follows your rules, moves at your cadence, and avoids detours. These points come from OpenAI’s official memos and guides — distilled for you.

Main Content

1) Say It Clearly First: Don’t Give Conflicting Rules

GPT-5 is stronger at instruction-following, but it’s sensitive to conflicting requirements. If your .cursor/rules or AGENTS.md says A while your prompt says the opposite B, the model will hesitate and serve neither well. Action: unify your “project rules,” say one thing per sentence, don’t shout multiple slogans at once.

Tip: keep “team conventions” in one file, and inject the same block of “rules” into every session.

2) Choose the Right “Thinking Intensity”: Hard → High, Easy → Lower

GPT-5 reasons by default, but you can tune reasoning_effort. Go high for difficult tasks and medium/low for routine ones to avoid overkill and excessive tool calls. The official guide also introduces minimal reasoning for speed-sensitive cases.

Heuristics:

Multi-file or cross-module refactors → high.

Minor style tweaks or simple scripts → medium or low.

3) Use “XML-Style” Prompts to Modularize Rules

GPT-5 responds well to structured prompts. Use XML-like blocks to separate principles, default stacks, and directory conventions. You’ll get more stability and consistency.

Ready to copy:

<code_editing_rules>
  <guiding_principles>
  - Reusable components, clear naming, minimal magic
  </guiding_principles>
  <frontend_stack_defaults>
  - Framework: Next.js (TS)
  - Styling: TailwindCSS
  - UI: shadcn/ui
  </frontend_stack_defaults>
  <repo_conventions>
  - Keep functions small; avoid one-letter vars; no inline comments unless asked
  </repo_conventions>
  <commit_style>
  - Conventional Commit prefixes when helpful; concise and scoped
  </commit_style>
  <testing>
  - Prefer smoke tests; validate build before broad changes
  </testing>
  <formatting>
  - Adhere to the repo's existing tools; do not introduce new formatters
  </formatting>
</code_editing_rules>

4) Avoid Overly Forceful Tone

“You must be exhaustive” or “collect all information first before answering” can backfire with GPT-5: it may over-gather context and overuse tools — slow and costly. Relax the tone and set boundaries instead.

5) Give It Time to “Think Before Writing”

When building something from scratch, add a short self-planning and self-check loop. Quality becomes noticeably more stable. Ask the model to define a rubric first and then iterate until it meets the rubric.

Template snippet:

<self_reflection>
- Construct an internal review rubric (5–7 items; do not output)
- Iterate on plan and implementation against the rubric; if not met, retry
</self_reflection>

6) Tame “Over-Eagerness”: Set Tool Budgets and Reporting Cadence

GPT-5 is proactive and tries to gather as much context as possible. In your prompt, define the “eagerness level”:

When to search in parallel
Max tool-call budget
When to report progress to humans

Two ready-made styles:

Time-saving conservative (low eagerness/low budget)

<context_gathering>
- Goal: enough-to-start ASAP; max 2 tool calls
- Fan-out then narrow; one round of parallel search; start when 70% is clear
</context_gathering>

Full exploration (high eagerness/high persistence)

<persistence>
- Do not hand back until the problem is fully solved
- Avoid repeated human confirmations; make and record reasonable assumptions
</persistence>

Also enable tool preambles so the model narrates plan and progress while working — much better UX.

7) Environment and Engineering Considerations

IDE partner: use OpenAI’s Codex IDE extension with GPT-5 to read/modify/run files inline and pair on tasks. Official references include AGENTS.md patterns.
Responses API: when chaining multiple tool calls, reuse prior reasoning context for better speed and cost. In production, orchestrate with the Responses API.
Parameter baseline: default to medium within cost constraints; raise to high for complex refactors; try minimal when latency-sensitive.

8) Team “Single Source of Truth” Checklist (Drop into Your Repo)

<team_conventions>
- Directory structure, naming, and commit-message norms (single source, reused everywhere)
- Definition of Done for components/APIs (tests, docs, rollbackability)
- Tool budget: routine ≤2 calls; complex tasks ≤6 calls
- Retry policy and rollback scripts
- When human review/manual confirmation is required
</team_conventions>

Use together with <code_editing_rules> from section 3 to pull GPT-5’s output toward team-level consistency.

Closing

In one line: unify rules, tier your reasoning, and control the process. Do these three well and GPT-5 will ship in your codebase fast and steady — without “smart but self-defeating” behavior. Calibrate with the official memos/guides and tune to your team’s style.

Don’t want Claude Code to feed your code to Anthropic? Use this privacy settings checklist

Sep 4, 2025

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TL;DR: For personal accounts (Free/Pro/Max), go to claude.ai → Settings → Data & Privacy and turn off “Use my chats/coding sessions to improve the model.” For organizations/API, usage is not used for training by default; for extra assurance, use Zero Data Retention (ZDR) with an org API key for Claude Code. On your machine, disable Statsig telemetry/Sentry error reporting, don’t use /bug to upload sessions, and periodically clear local caches.

Why lock it down now

Anthropic is updating data policy for consumer products (including Claude, Pro, Max, and Claude Code when signed in with those accounts): you can choose whether chats and coding sessions are used for training; if you choose Allow, the retention period can be up to 5 years. If you choose Do not allow, the service side retains up to 30 days for operations and compliance. This choice only applies to newly created or “resumed” sessions (no retroactive scanning of dormant history). You can change it anytime in Privacy Settings.

For industry coverage and reminders about timing, see summaries from The Verge / Tom’s Guide.

Safest setups for three user types

① Personal users (Free / Pro / Max)

Goal: prevent your chats and code from being used for training.

How to do it

Open claude.ai → Settings → Data & Privacy.
Turn off “Use my chats/coding sessions to improve Claude” (or similar wording).
Remember: this only applies to new/resumed sessions; deleted conversations will not be used for training. You can change this later, but data already used for training cannot be undone.

Retention rules (when you disable training): backend storage for up to 30 days.

② Team / Enterprise / API (commercial products)

Default is safer: Anthropic’s commercial products (Claude for Work, Anthropic API, Claude Gov, etc.) do not use your inputs/outputs for training by default.

Even safer (recommended): sign Zero Data Retention (ZDR) and use your organization’s API key in Claude Code. ZDR currently applies only to the Anthropic API and products that use your org API key (including Claude Code).

Default retention: on the API side, 30‑day auto‑deletion (if ZDR isn’t in place and absent additional legal/risk requirements).

③ Go via cloud providers (Bedrock / Vertex) for another layer of isolation

AWS Bedrock: explicitly does not use your inputs/outputs to train models; contract terms also constrain third‑party models (including Anthropic).
Google Vertex AI: has dedicated data governance and caching docs; enterprises can configure to meet compliance and minimize retention (read caching/governance details carefully).

This “cloud‑side isolation” suits highly regulated sectors, keeping orchestration, logs, and KMS within your cloud account under unified governance.

Local hardening you must do for Claude Code

These are the most commonly overlooked steps in “keep it private” practice; once done, you’ll be much more at ease.

A. Disable telemetry and error reporting (keep runtime metrics local)

Officially supported environment variables (cross‑platform example):

# Disable Statsig telemetry (does not include code/file paths)
export DISABLE_TELEMETRY=1

# Disable Sentry error reporting
export DISABLE_ERROR_REPORTING=1

# Disable the /bug command (does not include code/file paths)
export DISABLE_BUG_COMMAND=1

# Disable all non‑essential network requests (more thorough)
export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC=1

You can also write these under the env node in ~/.claude/settings.json, and override per‑project via .claude/settings.local.json.

  "env": {
    "DISABLE_TELEMETRY": "1",
    "DISABLE_ERROR_REPORTING": "1",
    "DISABLE_BUG_COMMAND": "1",
    "CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC": "1"
  }

B. Avoid bundling full sessions for upload (don’t casually use `/bug`)

The official recommendation is to use /bug to submit issues; it bundles context for Anthropic to diagnose. Therefore avoid it when dealing with sensitive repos/code.
The community has collected an env var to disable /bug (DISABLE_BUG_COMMAND=1). This is “unofficial / may change” — for reference only.

C. Local caches and session files

Per official notes, the client can cache sessions locally for up to 30 days to aid resuming (configurable). In sensitive environments, regularly clean ~/.claude/ and set cache duration to a minimum.
The community has previously reported issues about .claude.json retaining conversation fragments — these are behavioral reports, not official guarantees. Add .claude/ to your security baseline and backup exclusion lists.

A “belt‑and‑suspenders” playbook (copy as‑is)

Personal accounts (must‑do)

Turn off “Use to improve the model.”
Periodically clean ~/.claude/; before using /bug, do redaction/sanitization.
Set: DISABLE_TELEMETRY=1, DISABLE_ERROR_REPORTING=1.

Teams/enterprises (strongly recommended)

Only log into Claude Code with your org API key; sign ZDR if possible.
Inject the “no‑upload” env vars (Section A) centrally across servers and CI/CD.
Prefer Bedrock/Vertex routes; implement cloud‑side DLP/KMS and access auditing.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Myth 1: “If I delete historical chats, they won’t be used for training.” → After deletion, they won’t be used for training, but whether they were trained on depends on your setting at the time; training is irreversible.
Myth 2: “Using Claude Code equals enterprise‑grade protection.” → It depends on the account and key you use. Claude Code signed in with a personal account is still under consumer terms.
Myth 3: “If I go via Bedrock/Vertex, I’m done.” → You still need to configure your own permission boundaries, key management, logging policies, and cache governance. The docs are explicit.

Closing

Data privacy has never been a simple on/off switch. It’s a set of habits: right configuration + right tools + team discipline. Work through the checklist above and your code and conversations will not be shared with Anthropic for training, while you also preserve your team’s compliance boundary.

NVIDIA’s P/E Paradox: A Deep Valuation Analysis Behind a Multi‑Trillion Run

Sep 3, 2025

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NVIDIA’s P/E Paradox: A Deep Valuation Analysis Behind a Multi‑Trillion Run

At the peak of the global tech investment wave, NVIDIA stands out as the brightest star. Yet despite a market cap that has crossed $4T, its recent price action has puzzled many investors. The company delivered another quarter above Wall Street expectations, but the stock fell after hours and even flirted with a technical bear market. This “beat but drop” paradox raises a central question: is this an overreaction driven by short‑term sentiment, or the first crack in a grand narrative of overvaluation?

This article uses the price‑to‑earnings ratio (P/E) as the core lens to examine NVIDIA’s value. We look at the latest financials, trace valuation shifts over time, analyze the engines that power long‑term growth and the risks that could slow it, and outline a forward view for the next decade—offering a clear, grounded perspective for everyday investors.

Why did the stock fall after an earnings beat?

On the surface, NVIDIA’s latest report was “picture‑perfect.” In FY26 Q2, total revenue reached $46.7B, up 56% year over year. GAAP net income rose 59% to $26.4B. Non‑GAAP diluted EPS came in at $1.05, above the $1.01 consensus. For Q3, management guided revenue of $54.0B, again ahead of Street expectations around $53.1B. The board also approved up to $60B in share repurchases.

So why the sell‑off? The core reason is the “expectations trap.” For a company whose share price nearly tripled over the past year, adding roughly $2T in market value, the market has become conditioned to miracle‑level growth. When expectations are super‑charged, even a small shortfall versus the most optimistic whispers can trigger disappointment.

In particular, investors fixated on the Data Center segment. Although it contributed 88% of total revenue ($41.1B) and grew strongly, it modestly missed the loftiest estimates, which some interpreted as a sign that near‑term growth may be bumping up against a ceiling. And while 56% y/y growth is extraordinary for almost any business, it was also NVIDIA’s slowest growth rate in nine quarters since the AI upcycle began.

When a company’s bar moves from “great” to “mythic,” even strong prints can disappoint. Short‑term price swings here reflect the market’s sensitivity to NVIDIA’s forward growth trajectory.

Below is a summary of key quarterly metrics:

Table 1: NVIDIA FY26 Q2 – Key Financials

Metric	Actual (USD)	Street (USD)	Y/Y	Notes
Total Revenue	$46.7B	$46.05B	56%	Beat, but slowest y/y growth in 9 quarters
Data Center Revenue	$41.1B	$41.3B	56%	Slight miss versus high bar; drives narrative
Gaming Revenue	$4.3B	–	49%	Strong rebound
Robotics/Auto	$586M	–	69%	Small base, solid growth
Net Income (GAAP)	$26.4B	–	59%	Operating leverage remains strong
Diluted EPS (Non‑GAAP)	$1.05	$1.01	54%	Clear beat
Q3 Revenue Guide	$54.0B ±2%	$53.1B	–	Beat; excludes H20 shipments to China
Buyback Authorization	$60B	–	–	Signals confidence; also hints at a new phase

Data: Company filings and market estimates

P/E as the measuring stick: history, reality, and the “overvaluation” debate

P/E is the simplest yardstick for what investors are willing to pay today for one dollar of a company’s earnings. High‑growth companies command higher P/Es, reflecting expectations for sustained, superior earnings expansion.

NVIDIA’s P/E evolution broadly falls into three phases:

Phase 1 (Pre‑AI boom): Before the generative AI surge, NVIDIA traded around 20–60x P/E, supported by strong gaming and cryptocurrency cycles.
Phase 2 (AI mania begins): With the rise of large language models and the “picks‑and‑shovels” narrative, NVIDIA’s P/E spiked to an all‑time high—peaking around 139x in April 2023, with some estimates running even higher—capturing the market’s euphoric sentiment.
Phase 3 (Back to rationality): Despite the stock’s continued rise thereafter, the P/E multiple steadily compressed—reflecting earnings growth catching up with price. The market shifted from purely “story‑driven” to increasingly “earnings‑driven.”

This transition matters. When growth is both fast and visible, multiples don’t have to be extreme to support strong returns; earnings do more of the heavy lifting as the business scales. NVIDIA’s P/E compression—alongside rising profitability—suggests a maturing narrative: from hype premium to fundamentals premium.

What supports a premium multiple—and what could challenge it

Structural reasons for a premium:

Full‑stack moat: From CUDA to networking, systems, and software, NVIDIA’s integrated stack creates high switching costs and developer lock‑in.
Platform upgrade cycle: Blackwell ramps as the next‑gen platform while the ecosystem readies for B100/B200 transitions across hyperscalers and enterprises. |- Software attach and platform revenue: Growing monetization via NVIDIA AI Enterprise, Omniverse, and vertical platforms lifts lifetime value beyond silicon.
Capital allocation: Large, recurring buybacks signal cash‑flow confidence and discipline.

Key risks that could compress the multiple:

Geopolitics: Export controls and supply chain restrictions may cap upside in specific regions or product lines.
Competition: AMD (MI series), custom silicon from hyperscalers, and potential vertical integration can pressure share and pricing power.
Supply‑demand balance: If AI infrastructure spend normalizes faster than expected, revenue growth and gross margins could decelerate.
Valuation risk: If the market concludes that hyper‑growth is not sustainable, multiples can revert quickly.

Long‑term view through the P/E lens

Consensus expects NVIDIA’s P/E to continue normalizing as earnings compound: roughly the mid‑40s in FY26, low‑30s in FY27, and mid‑20s by FY28, assuming high double‑digit to strong‑double‑digit earnings growth.

This shift suggests a transition from a company priced mainly on narrative to one anchored in durable profitability—a “tech blue chip.” Investors should expect fewer sudden multiple expansions and more return driven by steady earnings growth.

Ten‑year scenarios

— Bull case: A new industrial wave of AI. If NVIDIA defends its CUDA moat, executes the Blackwell roadmap, and AI infrastructure spending becomes a multi‑trillion market, P/E can sustain in the 30–40x range while earnings growth drives continued share appreciation—more “Microsoft‑like.”

— Base case: A powerful but cyclical super‑cycle. Geopolitics and competition pressure margins and share, slowing growth and compressing P/E toward 20–30x, with more volatility and cyclicality.

— Bear case: Bubble deflates. AI ROI disappoints, geopolitical headwinds worsen, and China exposure erodes. Earnings underwhelm, P/E contracts sharply, and the stock retraces materially.

Practical takeaways for individual investors

For a high‑valuation, high‑volatility leader like NVIDIA, investing is ultimately a judgment on long‑term fundamentals—not short‑term price moves. Keep an eye on:

Data Center growth: Is the core engine sustaining robust y/y expansion?
Gross margin: Can GM hold ~70%+, signaling pricing power and platform moat?
Geopolitics: Track U.S.–China policy developments and revenue exposure.
Competitive dynamics: Watch AMD and custom silicon traction across hyperscalers.

Bottom line: NVIDIA is not a simple “bubble.” Its premium valuation rests on formidable fundamentals and a vast market opportunity. But challenges are real. Whether it remains the AI era’s dominant platform over the next decade depends on staying technologically ahead while navigating geopolitics and intensifying competition—turning the P/E “story” into compounding earnings reality.

Note: This analysis is based on public information and is not investment advice. Markets involve risk; invest prudently.

Claude Code 1.0.9x: Permission Doctor, Direct Memory Editing, Vertex Global Endpoints, and More

Sep 3, 2025

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A fast series of 1.0.90–1.0.97 updates lands several practical fixes and upgrades: permission rule validation, editable memory files, Vertex global endpoints, proxy compatibility, hot‑reloaded settings, and a task list. The execution loop feels much tighter for engineers.

Introduction

Over the past two weeks, Claude Code shipped multiple minor versions. They look small, but each one targets high‑frequency operations: no more fragile permission rules, edit memory files directly, route Vertex via a global endpoint for higher availability, paste images easily on Windows, and see settings take effect immediately. Below is a hands‑on rundown of the most impactful changes, with copy‑ready usage.

What’s New (1.0.90–1.0.97)

1.0.97: /doctor adds permission rule syntax validation with fix suggestions. No more losing time to a stray parenthesis or wildcard.
1.0.94:
- Vertex supports a global endpoint, improving cross‑region availability.
- /memory can now open and edit all imported memory files directly, making team guidance easier to organize.
- SDK adds support for custom tools as callbacks (in‑process MCP / callback hooks), making it easier to plug your own tools into the agent loop.
- New /todos lists the current task set, helping the plan → act → verify loop feel natural.
1.0.93:
- Windows adds Alt + V to paste images from clipboard for fast inclusion of error screenshots and sketches.
- Supports NO_PROXY to bypass specific hosts/subnets (with HTTP(S)_PROXY)), better for enterprise networks or custom proxy setups.
1.0.90: Settings changes apply immediately with no restart. Note: hooks are an exception (details below).

Quick version check:

npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

claude update
#
claude -v   # should show 1.0.9x+

01 No more guesswork: use `/doctor` for permission checks (1.0.97)

Permissions are your brakes and throttle in Claude Code. Writing allow/deny used to be error‑prone; now just run:

/doctor

It will validate syntax, point out issues, and provide fix suggestions. For example, if you wrote:

{
  "permissions": {
    "allow": ["Bash(git commit:*)", "Edit", "ReadFile:*"],
    "deny": ["Bash(rm -rf *)"]
  }
}

/doctor can surface wildcard correctness, priority overlaps, and more. This is essential for a shared, unified “allowed commands” policy across teams.

Security note: the community has reported cases where deny rules didn’t take effect or command chains found bypasses. Don’t over‑grant at the start—prefer least privilege and open up gradually.

02 Team memory, edited in place: `/memory` (1.0.94)

/memory now does more than show loaded CLAUDE.md files—it lets you open and edit them directly (including multi‑level imports via @path/to/file). Benefits:

One change, shared impact: Put conventions in the repo so the whole team benefits.
Modular structure: Use @imports to manage layers for architecture, Git rules, scaffolding commands, etc.
Rapid iteration: Works great with hot‑reloaded settings.

Command:

/memory      # view & edit project/personal/org CLAUDE.md

The official docs outline imports, multi‑level discovery, and org‑level paths—strongly recommended to formalize in your repos.

03 Vertex global endpoint: steadier cross‑region routing (1.0.94)

If you’re billed via Google Vertex AI, you can now use the global endpoint to route to available regions dynamically, improving availability and stability. Great for overnight long jobs or “must‑pass” CI before submission. Docs confirm Claude Code supports both global and regional endpoints for Vertex.

Tip: available models and aliases can vary by region. When switching, double‑check the endpoint ↔ model mapping.

04 Settings hot‑reload, with a hooks caveat (1.0.90)

From 1.0.90, most settings apply immediately—no session restart needed. This tightens the tweak → retry loop.

Exception: Hooks (pre/post execution) are not replaced immediately. The current session uses a startup snapshot; after editing hooks, open /hooks to review & apply. Don’t miss this detail.

05 Enterprise‑friendly: NO_PROXY & paste images (1.0.93)

NO_PROXY support: In complex intranet / multi‑hop proxy setups, directly connect to certain hosts or subnets and bypass the global proxy. Used with HTTP_PROXY/HTTPS_PROXY, this fits CI and bastion/egress scenarios well.
Windows Alt + V: Paste images directly in the terminal, ideal for embedding error screenshots/tables into context to speed up “locate → fix”.

06 SDK callbacks & custom tools: wire in your pipeline (1.0.94)

The TypeScript SDK supports an in‑process MCP server and custom tools, so “build, lint, pre‑publish checks, canary rollback,” etc. can become tools Claude calls. Combine with callbacks/hooks to stitch together success/failure handling and audit logs.

Quickstart checklist (copy‑ready)

1) Check permissions

/doctor
/permissions           # view current allow/deny
/config                # open settings panel

2) Layer your memory

@docs/architecture.md
@docs/git.md
@~/.claude/personal-rules.md

/memory                # edit the above files directly

3) Vertex global endpoint (illustrative)

Switch your environment to a global endpoint as per GCP docs and available models. Confirm exact endpoints and regional model support with the official documentation.

4) Enterprise proxy

export HTTPS_PROXY=http://user:pass@proxy.example.com:8080
export NO_PROXY=localhost,127.0.0.1,.corp.example.com

Conclusion

This 1.0.9x batch isn’t flashy, but each change boosts real‑world delivery: steadier permissions, easier memory management, better network availability, smoother settings, and a handy task list.

If you’re rolling out “agent‑style development” to a team, prioritize hardening permissions and memory structure first—the payoff is immediate.

Which update helps you the most? Share your practice in the comments.

Claude Code CLI Config Playbook

Sep 3, 2025

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Want Claude Code to feel snappy, steady, and fast? Here’s a paste-and-go cheat sheet for claude config plus practical templates your team can adopt immediately.

This is a hands-on playbook: copy commands as-is, drop in configs, troubleshoot quickly. Sources are noted so you can share confidently with teammates and IT.

Why configure it properly?

Save time: set model, permissions, and env once; fewer round trips.
Reduce friction: enterprise policy, project defaults, and personal prefs stop clashing.
Safer by default: blacklist sensitive files and dangerous commands to avoid “oops” moments.

1) How to use `claude config`

Most of the time you’ll need these (supports -g/--global for global scope):

# List all settings
claude config list

# Read one key
claude config get <key>

# Set one key
claude config set <key> <value>

# Append/remove for list-like settings
claude config add <key> <value>
claude config remove <key> <value>

# Examples: set global theme & project default model
claude config set -g theme dark
claude config set model claude-sonnet-4-20250514

Official docs list these subcommands and explain the scope of -g/--global.

2) Where do settings live? Which one wins?

Priority from highest to lowest:

Enterprise managed policy (cannot be overridden)
- macOS: /Library/Application Support/ClaudeCode/managed-settings.json
- Linux/WSL: /etc/claude-code/managed-settings.json
- Windows: C:\\ProgramData\\ClaudeCode\\managed-settings.json
CLI arguments (temporary for current invocation)
Project local: .claude/settings.local.json (personal, git-ignored)
Project shared: .claude/settings.json (team-shared)
User global: ~/.claude/settings.json (personal default)

The official Settings page documents paths, precedence, and examples using consistent terminology for IT.

3) The 8 most useful settings

1) Theme & output style

claude config set -g theme dark
claude config set -g verbose true

Both theme and verbose are built-in. verbose defaults to false.

2) Default model (4 ways, by precedence)

CLI argument: claude --model <alias|name>
In-session: /model sonnet
Env var: export ANTHROPIC_MODEL=opus
Settings file: "model": "claude-sonnet-4-20250514"

Suggested combo (practical):

# Global default: balanced
claude config set -g model claude-sonnet-4-20250514

# For expressive tasks on demand
claude --model opus

Official docs clarify precedence and examples; include this in your team README to avoid arguments.

3) Disable nonessential traffic (privacy/intranet)

# Three options: settings.json, global env, or one-off env
claude config set -g env.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC 1

echo 'export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC=1' >> ~/.zshrc
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC=1 claude

This env var is equivalent to setting all of: DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER, DISABLE_BUG_COMMAND, DISABLE_ERROR_REPORTING, and DISABLE_TELEMETRY.

4) Don’t add “Co-authored-by Claude” to commits

claude config set includeCoAuthoredBy false

includeCoAuthoredBy is officially supported and defaults to true.

5) Task-complete notifications (long tasks)

claude config set -g preferredNotifChannel terminal_bell

See “Terminal configuration” in docs. On macOS, ensure terminal notifications are allowed.

6) Project permissions allow/deny lists (highly recommended)

{
  "permissions": {
    "allow": [
      "Bash(npm run lint)",
      "Bash(npm run test:*)",
      "Read(~/.zshrc)"
    ],
    "deny": [
      "Bash(curl:*)",
      "Read(./.env)",
      "Read(./.env.*)",
      "Read(./secrets/**)"
    ]
  }
}

permissions.allow/ask/deny is the new mechanism replacing ignorePatterns; great for hard-blocking secrets.

7) Status Line: show model, branch, cost hints

{ "statusLine": { "type": "command", "command": "~/.claude/statusline.sh" } }

You can also try /statusline to have Claude scaffold a starter script.

8) Enterprise-wide policy (compliance must-haves)

Use managed-settings.json to enforce permissions/tools.
Disable bypass mode so sensitive actions always require confirmation:

{
  "permissions": {
    "defaultMode": "acceptEdits",
    "disableBypassPermissionsMode": "disable"
  }
}

Enterprise policy paths and permission controls are documented in the official Settings guide.

4) Five plug-and-play team templates

Template A | Privacy-first on corporate networks

# Disable nonessential traffic, error reporting, /bug, and auto-updates
claude config set -g env.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC 1
claude config set -g theme dark
claude config set -g verbose true
claude config set -g model claude-sonnet-4-20250514

See the Environment Variables table for meanings and equivalents.

Template B | Frontend project (safe allowlist)

claude config add permissions.allow "Bash(npm run dev)"
claude config add permissions.allow "Bash(npm run test:*)"
claude config add permissions.deny  "Read(./.env)"
claude config add permissions.deny  "Read(./secrets/**)"

Allow test-related commands; deny reading .env and anything under secrets.

Template C | Backend project (cost control)

# Keep a balanced default; switch to Opus only when necessary
claude config set -g model claude-sonnet-4-20250514
# In-session: /model opus

Model precedence follows “Model configuration”: CLI > env var > settings file.

Template D | Long task notifications

claude config set -g preferredNotifChannel terminal_bell

Terminal bell works well for CI or scaffolding workflows.

Template E | No automatic “Co-authored-by” in PRs

claude config set includeCoAuthoredBy false

Use when your team policy avoids AI co-authoring in commit messages.

5) Common pitfalls (and quick fixes)

“Why didn’t my change take effect?” Check precedence. Enterprise > CLI arg > project local > project shared > user. Higher levels can override.
“I want to disable all telemetry/reporting/auto-update at once.” Use CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC=1 to cover all four switches.
“Where do I put the settings file?” User: ~/.claude/settings.json; Project: .claude/settings(.local).json; Enterprise: system-level managed-settings.json (see platform paths above).

Closing thoughts

Rollout in three steps:

Decide who wins (precedence & policy) → Decide what’s allowed (permissions allow/deny) → Decide how it behaves (model, output, notifications, env).

With the right setup, Claude Code becomes your team’s AI dev muscle memory: steadier, faster, safer. One set of templates, tailored per project, without friction.

References

CLI Reference: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/cli-reference
Settings: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/settings
Model configuration: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/model-config
Terminal configuration: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/terminal-config
Status line: https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/statusline

Discussion prompts

Does your team prioritize stricter permissions or faster iteration? How will you balance both?
Which three rules will you enforce via enterprise policy for everyone?

Efficient AI Implementation for Business: Stop Building Demos, Start Building Working Systems

Sep 2, 2025

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Executives excited, technology teams frustrated, business units reluctant to adopt. This isn’t a technical problem—it’s an organizational problem. Whether AI implementation succeeds depends on whether the “executive-technology-business” triangular link can form a closed loop.

The following framework = practical playbook. You can directly copy and execute it.

Introduction | The Truth About the “Impossible Triangle”

Over the past two years, from bots to agents, enthusiasm has been high, but projects have been slow to deliver. The reason is often not that models aren’t powerful enough, but that organizational collaboration isn’t aligned: executives want compelling narratives and expect ROI within three months, technology teams want multimodality + compliance + scalability, and business units only care about KPIs and conversion rates.

Real-world data also reminds us: enterprise-level ROI typically takes longer—don’t expect instant results. Forrester and frontline CIO retrospectives indicate that 18–24 months is more common; rushing for quick results often leads to “burning money without results.”

IBM-commissioned 2024/25 research also shows that less than half of enterprise AI projects are profitable in their first year, with most considering cost savings within three years as a reasonable expectation.

AI implementation isn’t a technology race—it’s organizational engineering. MVP, workflow restructuring, governance, and KPI tracking are all essential.

1. Organization First: Getting All Three Parties at the Same Table

What should executives do?

Appoint a “top-level project” leader, with CEO/General Manager personally overseeing governance and cross-departmental coordination.
Define “three lists”: investment boundaries, risk red lines, and metrics to monitor within 90 days.

McKinsey’s global research shows that direct senior leadership responsibility for AI governance and tracking clear KPIs correlate significantly with higher actual profit improvements.

What should technology teams do?

Don’t showcase “tool exhibitions”—build “closed-loop toolchains”: Data → RAG/Agent → Analytics → Gradual Rollout → A/B Testing.
Integrate compliance and explainability into the pipeline, with data lineage/audit available on demand.

What should business units do?

Business objectives must be quantifiable and directly influenced by AI: AHT, FCR, conversion rates, processing time, person-days saved.
Business team members participate in prompt co-creation. Latest research emphasizes: prompt quality is as important as the model itself.

2. 90-Day Minimum Closed-Loop Strategy (Directly Executable)

Day 0–7 | Choose Scenario

Select only one, prioritizing “text-intensive, standardized processes, high-volume and measurable” workflows: customer service responses, knowledge retrieval, email/contract drafting, ticket classification.
Establish baseline: e.g., customer service AHT, first-call resolution rate, NPS.

Day 8–21 | Build Foundation

Data cleaning + permission governance + RAG indexing, first organize “what can be queried” cleanly.
Set three types of tracking: quality (accuracy/recall), efficiency (duration/concurrency), effectiveness (conversion/savings).

Day 22–45 | Build MVP

Squad structure: Business PO + Tech TL + Data Governance + Legal/Compliance + AI Ops.
Business and technology co-write system prompts and few-shot examples, iterate twice weekly.
Deploy shadow mode: AI provides suggestions, humans execute.

Day 46–60 | A/B Testing

Split 20–30% traffic for comparison, monitor three metrics: AHT, first-call resolution rate, satisfaction.
Academic randomized experiments in customer service scenarios show: agents using generative AI achieve 14–15% productivity improvement per person, with greater improvement for newcomers. Design your metric system based on this replication.

Day 61–90 | Gradual Scaling

Upon reaching thresholds, move to semi-automation: AI answers routine questions first, humans handle complex issues.
Establish change and rollback mechanisms, automatically downgrade when metrics fall below thresholds.

OECD’s 2025 assessment emphasizes: to capture productivity dividends, organization, processes, and strategies must adjust for AI, not just “switching models.”

Realistic Expectations

Cost recovery depends on project complexity, 6–24 months is reasonable; over-pursuing “quarterly ROI” is likely counterproductive.

3. Six “Quick-Win” Scenario Categories (with KPIs)

Customer Service Support/Knowledge Retrieval

KPIs: AHT↓, first-call resolution rate↑, NPS↑;
Key elements: High-frequency Q&A knowledge base + RAG, process templates, quality spot-checks;
Supporting evidence: significant productivity improvement, greater benefits for newcomers.

Sales Email/Proposal Drafting

KPIs: Reach rate/response rate/appointment rate;
Key elements: CRM data → personalized insights → generate draft → human refinement.

Contract/Legal Document Drafts

KPIs: Drafting time, per-person processing volume, review round-trips;
Key elements: Clause library + prompt templates + approval watermarks;
Legal teams no longer just act as “brakes,” but are integrated into the framework as “guardrails”.

Financial Reconciliation/Receipt Extraction

KPIs: Verification accuracy, processing time, anomaly recall;
Key elements: Structured extraction + rule validation + anomaly ticketing.

Supply Chain/Production Planning Q&A

KPIs: Plan variance, stockout rate, decision latency;
Key elements: Constraint-based Q&A + explainable reasoning → human approval.
Research indicates LLMs help with decision-making in medium to long-term forecasting.

Internal Knowledge Portal

KPIs: Search time, repeat question rate, satisfaction;
Key elements: Permission tiering, hotspot iteration, feedback-retraining closed loop.

4. Governance and Costs: Don’t Let “Saving People” Become “Burning Cloud”

Cost tracking trio: Inference fees, vector retrieval/bandwidth, annotation and evaluation.
Computing power throttling: Small models + caching + retrieval pruning; gradual traffic and peak-valley scheduling.
Quality/risk dual dashboard: Accuracy rate, hallucination rate, privacy/copyright/IP incidents.
Industry observation: enterprises generally felt “difficult returns” in 2024, turning toward “focusing on high-value use cases + cost control” in 2025.

5. Replicable Organizational Mechanism (This Template)

Exec Sponsor (Executive): Decision maker, resource guarantor, route interference blocker;
AI PMO/Transformation Office: Rhythm, milestones, risk list, experience reuse;
Business PO: KPI setting, prompt co-creation, acceptance;
Tech TL: Architecture, performance, deployment/rollback;
Data Governance: Permissions/lineage/audit/tracking;
Legal/Compliance: AI Act/privacy/copyright compliance;
AI Ops: Monitoring, evaluation, model switching.

Research shows: tracking KPIs, phased roadmaps, dedicated teams correlate significantly with actual EBIT improvement.

6. Two “Real Case” Insights

Customer Service/Agent Assistant: Academic randomized experiments prove 14–15% productivity improvement, especially for newcomers; you can replicate your metric design accordingly.
KPMG Tax Agent (TaxBot): Under compliance premises, uses RAG to aggregate tax law and internal knowledge, generating 25-page recommendation drafts for significant efficiency gains, but operational authority is limited to certified tax professionals, keeping risks controlled.

7. Ten Pitfall Avoidance Checklist (Project Retrospective Must-Check)

Replacing scenarios with demos → ❌; Using single KPI instead of price tags → ✅
Only discussing models without data → ❌; Data/permissions first → ✅
No tracking, no evaluation → ❌; A/B + shadow mode → ✅
Pursuing comprehensive solutions → ❌; Single-point closed loop → ✅
“Random” annotation → ❌; Quality inspection task system → ✅
Writing prompts for yourself → ❌; Write as product documentation → ✅ (Prompt quality = half the product)
Legal as afterthought → ❌; Legal in parallel → ✅
Budget guesswork → ❌; Milestone-based funding → ✅
Only using “generic Copilots” → ❌; Deep vertical process focus → ✅
Only discussing quarterly ROI → ❌; 6–24 month payback period → ✅

Conclusion | Find the Right “Bridge Person,” and the Triangle Won’t Be Difficult

The key to AI implementation is that person who can “translate” between executives, technology, and business. With this bridge, the minimum closed loop can function, and the flywheel of data-prompts-evaluation-gradual rollout can start spinning. Don’t compete on demos, compete on closed loops. This is the scarcest competitive advantage in companies in 2025.

Still hesitating about ROI? Enterprise surveys show: most companies today are still on the journey, but with proper structure/processes/governance, value starts landing.

Discussion Questions

In your company’s current “power triangle”, who’s pushing, who’s dragging, who’s coasting?
For the next 90-day minimum scenario, where would you choose? Why?

Claude Code Best Practices: The Prototyping Method

Sep 2, 2025

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First, use Claude Code to quickly “get a prototype working” to refine the requirements; then, return to engineering design and implementation to ensure quality and stability. Efficiency and quality, we want both.

Introduction

The hardest part of product development isn’t writing code. It’s clearly defining “what needs to be built.”

That’s why I recommend this two-stage approach: Build a prototype in the first version, and handle the engineering seriously in the second. Claude Code is well-suited for this strategy: it works alongside you in the terminal, handling the grunt work first, allowing you to refine it later.

The 2 Stages of the Prototyping Method

Stage 1: Prototype Only, Aim for “It Works”

Goal: Get the feature running to make the requirements tangible.
Ignore: Design, performance, security, code quality.
Method: Use throwaway code, letting the AI take the lead to quickly explore feasible paths (similar to “Spike/Throwaway Prototyping”).

Why this approach? Because many ambiguities are only exposed when the code is running. Screenshots, GIFs, and clickable prototypes are far more useful than a ten-page requirements document.

Claude Code’s advantages in this stage:

Directly read, modify, and run code within your local project—conversation becomes action.
Frequent actions can be turned into Slash Commands for one-click reuse, like “start backend + mock data + run locally.”

A word of caution: If you’re using a personal subscription, Anthropic recently introduced an opt-in mechanism for data training that includes Claude Code sessions. Check your privacy settings before prototyping company projects.

Stage 2: Redesign and Engineer Seriously

Trigger: Requirements are mostly finalized, and the scope is stable.
Deliverables: Database schema, API contracts, state management, module boundaries, testing strategy, etc.
Pace: Human-led, AI-assisted. You set the design anchors, and the AI builds according to the plan.

How to use Claude Code in this stage:

Let it scaffold the project, add boilerplate, and write tests based on your design.
@claude in PRs/Issues to automatically create PRs and fix minor issues (via GitHub Actions integration).
Write engineering conventions into a CLAUDE.md file or Slash Commands to ensure the AI follows project rules.

Security/Non-Functional Advice: Treat security, performance, and maintainability as “Technical Enablers” and progressively incorporate them into your Definition of Done (DoD) during the second stage. Conduct Spikes for validation when necessary.

When Can You Skip the Prototype?

The requirements have already been validated (e.g., redoing an old feature, a clear competitor to model after).
The primary risk is in the engineering implementation, not the product definition. In this case, you can proceed directly to Stage 2: Design and Implementation, with Claude Code acting as a scaffolding and execution tool.

Field Guide: My Recommended Uses in Daily Development

Here are practical checklists for prototyping to engineering across four common scenarios.

Example A: Growth Experiment Landing Page (Next.js)

Prototype Version (Half a day)

Have Claude Code generate a minimal page, tracking events, and a form that submits to /api/echo.
Get it running with mock data and simple A/B test parameters.

# Prototype: generate page + mock API + run dev server
claude "/proto nextjs landing with /api/echo and ab flags; run dev"

Engineered Version

Design the routing and data models, and agree on event names for tracking.
Generate OpenAPI specs or protocol documents; write unit/contract tests; integrate the Claude Code Action in CI for automated checks and fixes.

Example B: Mini-Program / BLE Device Data Collection

Prototype Version

Prioritize getting the scan → connect → read → local cache flow working, ignoring exception handling.
Use Slash Commands to quickly reuse build and on-device debugging commands.

Engineered Version

Define the state machine (connected/disconnected/reconnecting/timeout).
Design the offline synchronization protocol and replay strategy; add boundary tests.
Create a /test-ble-reconnect command for fault injection and recovery.

Example C: Internal Approval System (Rails/React)

Prototype Version

Focus only on the core workflow: submit, route, approve/reject.
Use an in-memory store or SQLite; don’t implement permissions yet.

Engineered Version

Design the RBAC and audit log table structures; write migration scripts.
Add rate limiting, audit export, and SLO reporting; let Claude Code automatically fix minor issues and add tests in PRs.

Example D: Data Service (FastAPI + DuckDB)

Prototype Version

Start with three read-only APIs for different scenarios, returning static or semi-dynamic data.
Ignore caching and permissions to get the frontend unblocked.

Engineered Version

Define the pagination/sorting/filtering protocol and error codes; add authentication.
Add a caching layer and rate limiting; create a /bench-api command to run load tests against a baseline.

Claude Code’s “Metronome”

Interactive terminal + command line allows for high-frequency iteration by chatting and modifying files.
Slash Commands solidify your “operational playbooks” for team sharing.
GitHub Actions bring @claude into PRs/Issues for automatic patching, PR generation, and enforcing project standards.

Together, these three features create a fast track from “idea → prototype → engineered product.”

Common Pitfalls and My Evasions

Prototype drags on for too long: If requirements aren’t settled in 1-2 weeks, break it down into smaller stories; conduct a Spike summary if needed.
Prototype code accidentally shipped to production: Use branch isolation, directory prefixes like /proto-*, and CI checks to block it.
Unbounded second stage: Write an Engineering DoD (including security and performance), list non-functional items as Technical Enablers, and complete them sprint by sprint.
Privacy compliance: Prioritize enterprise/API channels for company projects; for personal subscriptions, always check data training opt-in settings.

Conclusion

Prototyping isn’t about being lazy; it’s about accelerating clarity. Engineering isn’t about being slow; it’s about reducing long-term costs.

With Claude Code, we can put these two activities in their proper place: AI leads the prototyping, humans lead the engineering. Take that hesitant requirement you have right now, and just get it running.

What do you think? Does your team get stuck more in the prototyping or engineering phase? Let’s discuss in the comments.

NVIDIA FY26 Q1–Q2 Earnings Synthesis: How NVIDIA Turned the H20 ‘Crisis’ into a Strategic ‘Pivot’

Sep 2, 2025

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NVIDIA FY26 Q1–Q2 Earnings Synthesis

I. Executive Summary: Strong Rebound in Adversity, Strategy Continues to Deliver

NVIDIA’s FY26 Q1 and Q2 earnings together illustrate how, amid a complex geopolitical backdrop, a company can rely on core technological advantages and disciplined financial management to navigate shocks while continuing to deliver on long‑term strategy. Q1 centered on near‑term financial impact from U.S. export controls, including sizeable H20‑related charges and expected revenue shortfalls. Q2 not only exceeded expectations on key financial metrics but, through its strong results, provided compelling validation for the strategic direction and fundamental resilience articulated in Q1.

Our analysis finds that the apparent slowdown in Q2 total revenue growth is not a sign of weaker demand but a function of a high base, coinciding with a powerful ramp in the next‑gen Blackwell platform’s capacity and demand. More importantly, the company successfully transformed the H20 issue from Q1’s financial “wound” into a case study in strategic risk management and derisking in Q2. The quarter affirmed robust demand for the core growth engine (Blackwell), continued gross‑margin optimization, and management’s high confidence in future cash flows as evidenced by large‑scale capital returns.

II. Financial Performance: Strength Behind the Numbers and Structural Shifts

Overview: A Beat, With Growth Moderation in Q2

In FY26 Q2, NVIDIA delivered standout results. Total revenue reached $46.743B, beating the prior $45.0B outlook by roughly $1.7B. Revenue grew 6% q/q and surged 56% y/y. GAAP net income climbed from $18.775B in Q1 to $26.422B, up 41% q/q and 59% y/y.

While impressive, Q2’s 56% y/y growth moderates versus Q1’s 69%. Some media framed this as the slowest quarterly growth since mid‑2023. Without context, that reading is incomplete. A 56% y/y increase is exceptional in any industry; the “slowdown” primarily reflects a rising comparison base—the natural consequence of sustained hyper‑growth—not weakening demand.

Despite the top‑line beat, NVIDIA’s stock dipped slightly post‑print—signaling an “expectations trap.” Street models for data center were ambitious; while the segment posted $41.1B, it trailed the highest estimates by ~$(0.24)B. The market’s lens has moved beyond total revenue to the AI data center core. Even small deviations can trigger outsized reactions—part of the unique pressure borne by the global AI bellwether.

Segment Deep Dive

Comparing segment results across the two quarters highlights structural shifts driving growth.

Data Center: Still the dominant engine. Q1 revenue was $39.1B (+73% y/y); Q2 rose to $41.1B (+56% y/y). Data center remained ~88% of total revenue, underscoring its centrality.
Gaming: NVIDIA’s legacy core also rebounded strongly in Q2, with revenue of $4.3B (+14% q/q, +49% y/y). The key driver was the Blackwell‑powered NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which quickly became the fastest‑ramping x60‑class GPU in company history—evidence that beyond AI chips, traditional franchises retain substantial vitality.
Professional Visualization and Automotive: Smaller in scale but solid. ProViz climbed from $509M in Q1 to $601M in Q2 (+18% q/q). Automotive rose from $567M to $586M (+69% y/y). These trends reflect NVIDIA’s expanding influence beyond core AI hardware via its full‑stack platforms (e.g., NVIDIA DRIVE AV, NVIDIA Omniverse) in vertical applications.

Appendix: Key Financial Tables

Table A‑1: FY26 Q1 vs. Q2 Key Metrics

Metric (USD mm)	Q1 FY26 (GAAP)	Q1 FY26 (Non‑GAAP)	Q2 FY26 (GAAP)	Q2 FY26 (Non‑GAAP)	Q/Q (Non‑GAAP)
Revenue	44,062	44,062	46,743	46,743	6%
Gross Margin	60.5%	61.0%	72.4%	72.7%	11.7 pts
OpEx	5,030	3,583	5,413	3,795	6%
Operating Income	21,638	23,275	28,440	30,165	30%
Net Income	18,775	19,894	26,422	25,783	30%
Diluted EPS	$0.76	$0.81	$1.08	$1.05	30%

Note: Excluding the H20‑related impact, non‑GAAP GM was 71.3% in Q1 and 72.3% in Q2.

Table A‑2: FY26 Q1 vs. Q2 Segment Revenue

Segment	Q1 FY26 (USD mm)	Q2 FY26 (USD mm)	Q/Q	Y/Y (Q1)	Y/Y (Q2)
Data Center	39,100	41,100	5%	73%	56%
Gaming	N/A	4,300	14%	N/A	49%
Pro Visualization	509	601	18%	19%	32%
Auto & Robotics	567	586	3%	72%	69%

III. “Differences and Tensions” in Disclosures: Evolving Geopolitical Impact and Risk Management

Q1: Direct Shock and Financial Cost

In FY26 Q1, NVIDIA faced its first direct financial hit since U.S.–China export controls tightened. The 10‑Q disclosed $4.5B of H20‑related charges due to demand decline, stemming mainly from excess inventory and purchase obligations. Additionally, ~$2.5B of H20 orders could not be delivered under policy constraints. These headwinds were visible in margins: GAAP GM dropped to 60.5%, non‑GAAP to 61.0%, both well below normalized levels. Q1 guided Q2 revenue to $45.0B and explicitly baked in ~$8.0B of H20 revenue impact from export controls.

Q2: Strategic Response and Derisking

At first glance, Q2 language seems to conflict with Q1. In reality, it reflects an evolution in geopolitical risk management and successful execution. Q2 stated “no H20 shipments to China customers.” That appears to extend Q1’s challenge. Yet management also disclosed ~$650M of H20 sales to non‑restricted customers outside China and the release of ~$180M in previously established inventory reserves.

Viewed together, this is not a data contradiction but a transition from “forced to absorb” to “actively managing.” The $4.5B in Q1 represented inventory and purchase obligations then seen as a heavy burden—potentially stranded assets. In Q2, NVIDIA found new channels and monetized part of what looked unmarketable, generating revenue and boosting gross margin by reversing a portion of reserves. This shows NVIDIA was not passively absorbing external shocks; it proactively adjusted supply chain and sales strategies to minimize damage and revitalize assets.

Separately, reports of a “15% revenue‑share arrangement” with the U.S. government were addressed. CFO Colette Kress said the agreement is not finalized and no rule has been published. Even so, the disclosure implies substantial behind‑the‑scenes negotiation. Importantly, Q3 outlook still assumes “no H20 shipments to China,” reflecting conservative forecasting—any such agreement would be treated as upside, not base case—avoiding secondary risk from policy volatility.

IV. How Q2 “Validated” Q1 Strategy: From Blueprint to Reality

Data Center Long‑Term Strategy: The Rise of Blackwell

In Q1, CEO Jensen Huang articulated optimism for the next‑gen Blackwell platform—the “AI platform the world has been waiting for.” Then, it sounded like blueprint and vision. Q2 backed it with hard data.

Management indicated a ~17% q/q increase in Blackwell data center revenue in Q2. This is more than a number; it reflects core technical leadership and market position. Huang called Blackwell demand “extraordinary,” directly affirming the prior quarter’s outlook. The ramp and demand are effectively offsetting H20 export constraints, becoming a new driver of overall growth.

Financial Resilience and Shareholder Returns: From Target to Action

Alongside Q1’s disclosure of H20‑driven gross margin compression, NVIDIA set a clear goal: lift non‑GAAP GM to the “mid‑70% range” by year end. Q2 nearly perfectly validated that commitment.

Decomposing the data shows non‑GAAP GM reached 72.7% in Q2, up roughly 1 point from Q1’s 71.3% after excluding H20 impacts. Two factors drove the rebound: first, the $180M reserve release from H20 inventory provided a short‑term boost; second—and more important structurally—higher mix and shipments of next‑gen, higher‑margin products like Blackwell. This indicates margin volatility is largely tied to one‑off events (H20), while core profitability and long‑term optimization via higher value mix are intact and progressing.

On capital returns, Q1 reiterated ongoing buybacks and dividends. In Q2, this commitment intensified: the board authorized an additional $60B in share repurchases—an unprecedented signal of management’s confidence in fundamentals and future cash flows. It reinforced the financial moat and sent a strong constructive signal to the market.

V. Outlook and Risks: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

Q3 guidance further cements growth momentum: revenue of $54.0B (±2%), about $7.3B above Q2’s actual, with GAAP and non‑GAAP GM guided to ~73.3% and ~73.5%. This outlook evidences an accelerating Blackwell ramp, sustained demand, and confidence in ongoing profitability improvements.

Risks remain. Geopolitical uncertainty tops the list; any change in export regimes could directly affect revenue. Competitive intensity from emerging AI silicon players (e.g., Groq) is rising. While NVIDIA retains clear leadership, it must continue to innovate to sustain its edge.

Opportunities are likewise substantial. Through continued expansion into AI, robotics, physical AI, and digital twins, NVIDIA is evolving from an AI hardware supplier into a full‑stack platform provider spanning multiple high‑growth arenas—laying a foundation for diversified growth.

VI. Conclusion: An AI Giant Advancing Through Headwinds

Together, FY26 Q1 and Q2 form a coherent narrative of moving from financial pain to strategic counterpunch amidst external shocks. Q1 candidly revealed the direct cost of geopolitical risk; Q2 demonstrated managerial acumen and business resilience in action.

Q2 validated Q1’s core message: despite near‑term headwinds, NVIDIA’s long‑term growth engine—centered on Blackwell in data centers—remains powerful. Fundamentals and confidence in the future are solid. By converting challenge into opportunity via precise asset management and strong shipments of higher‑value products, NVIDIA achieved a notable rebound in financial metrics while signaling continued command and leadership in a complex environment. The company is steadily evolving from an AI chip maker into a full‑stack computing leader across AI, robotics, and the future of immersive platforms.

Q2 2025 Earnings Analysis: Companies With Standout Results in the AI Wave

Sep 2, 2025

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Earnings season is more than a string of numbers; it’s a contest between corporate strategy and market sentiment—and the best window into the broader economy and individual companies. A “strong earnings report” isn’t only about revenue or profit topping expectations; it should include a few core elements:

Degree of outperformance: The extent to which core financial metrics (revenue, EPS) beat market expectations.
Quality of growth: Whether growth is driven by sustainable core businesses rather than one-time factors.
Profitability and efficiency: Whether margins and cash flow improve as the company scales.
Forward guidance and management confidence: Upward guidance is usually the strongest signal of confidence.
Strategic execution: Whether the data validates a company’s long-term strategy.

We will analyze 10 companies riding the AI wave, unpacking the logic and business realities behind the numbers.

I. Company-by-Company: Deep Dive into 12 Companies’ Q2 2025 Earnings

This section provides detailed financial and strategic analysis for each company, embedding all relevant research for fact-checking and critical evaluation.

1.1 Palantir (PLTR): A Successful Pivot from Government Services to a Commercial Engine

Palantir’s Q2 results were a clear standout this quarter. Revenue reached $1.004B, far above market expectations of $940M, up 48% year over year. Even more notable was the leap in profitability: GAAP net income came in at $327M and adjusted EPS at $0.16, beating the $0.139 consensus.

The core driver behind these eye-catching figures was explosive growth in its U.S. commercial segment, where revenue grew 93% YoY and 20% QoQ—now the company’s strongest growth engine. This validates Palantir’s pivot from historical reliance on government contracts to a more scalable commercial model. Commercial traction means stickier, more predictable revenue and long-term strategic partnerships, reflected in a total contract value (TCV) of $2.27B added in the quarter, up 140% YoY.

Still, beneath the headline numbers are risks that merit sober analysis. While government revenue grew a steady 36%, multiple sources indicate the U.S. Department of Defense has begun awarding contracts—potentially totaling up to $200M—to emerging competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. This suggests government AI procurement is shifting from a single-vendor model to a more diversified approach. It may not immediately dent Palantir’s results, but it poses medium- to long-term challenges to the stability of its government revenue.

Looking ahead, management displayed strong confidence, raising Q3 revenue guidance (up 50% YoY) and full-year revenue guidance (up 45% YoY). This conviction is one of the most commendable aspects of the report. However, a trailing P/E of 663x and a forward P/E of 252x indicate the market has priced in much of this high growth. Such valuation demands continued outperformance to sustain.

1.2 Microsoft (MSFT): The Utility Giant of the AI Era

Microsoft’s results were equally impressive. Calendar Q2 (fiscal Q4) revenue reached $76.4B, up 18% YoY, beating the 13.9% consensus. Diluted EPS was $3.65, up 24% YoY, topping the $3.35 estimate.

The headline is the comprehensive win of its “Cloud + AI” strategy. Azure—the company’s growth engine—grew revenue 39% YoY. This isn’t just a financial number; it signals a fundamental shift in Microsoft’s business model. The company is no longer just a software vendor; it’s becoming the indispensable provider of AI compute and data infrastructure for enterprises worldwide. To meet massive AI demand, Microsoft plans to invest $80B in data centers in fiscal 2025. This capex is not mere expense—it’s a strategic bet on the future, aiming to resolve supply constraints and cement leadership in the AI era.

Strategically, this report shows Microsoft has successfully transformed from a traditional software giant into a company with “AI-infrastructure-as-utility” characteristics. By embedding itself in the digital arteries of the global economy, Microsoft continues to earn market trust and premium valuation. Management’s outlook remains highly optimistic, projecting that Intelligent Cloud revenue will continue to grow rapidly in fiscal Q1 2026, up an estimated 37%.

1.3 Astera Labs (ALAB): The “Picks-and-Shovels” Player—And Its Risks

Astera Labs delivered “stunning” figures. Revenue hit $191.9M, up 150% YoY and 20% QoQ. More importantly, the company achieved GAAP operating income of $39.8M and GAAP net income of $51.2M for the first time—marking a shift from hypergrowth to healthy profitability. As a supplier of data center interconnect chips, Astera Labs is directly benefiting from accelerated capex by hyperscalers on AI compute infrastructure.

However, we must recognize structural vulnerabilities beneath the polish. Multiple sources emphasize the biggest risk is customer concentration—the business depends heavily on “a small number of large hyperscaler customers.” While growth is currently surging, large customers seek to avoid over-reliance on any single supplier. Changes in their procurement strategies—or internal development of substitutes—could be a material threat. Perfect numbers notwithstanding, this oligopoly-dependence risk deserves investor attention.

1.4 Meta (META): Using the Ad Empire’s Cash Flow to Bet on AI’s Future

Meta’s Q2 results show its core ad business remains vibrant under AI’s influence. Revenue was $47.52B, up 22% YoY; EPS came in at $7.14, up 38% YoY. Growth was driven by both ad impressions and average price—powered by continued improvements in AI targeting and recommendations.

The most striking aspect isn’t the strength of the core business, but the strategy the report reveals. Meta explicitly divides itself into two segments: the $47.146B “Family of Apps” (the cash cow) and the $370M “Reality Labs.” Family of Apps generates ample cash flow to fund massive investments in AI and the metaverse. Capex is projected at $66–72B in 2025, primarily for AI infrastructure. Strategically, such investment is risky—but necessary to win the future. The perfection here is that the cash cow remains robust, granting management greater strategic freedom to pursue an ambitious vision.

1.5 Nebius AI (NBIS): A Dark Horse in AI Infrastructure

Nebius AI, a fast-rising player in AI infrastructure, delivered jaw-dropping Q2 results. Revenue reached $105.1M, surging 625% YoY and 106% QoQ. Its core business also achieved positive adjusted EBITDA ahead of schedule—evidence of a healthy, efficient model.

Nebius’s success is no accident. Offering “full-stack” services from GPU compute and cloud platform to developer tools, its vertical integration allows it to respond quickly to soaring AI compute demand. The company is actively securing over 1GW of power supply to support future data center expansion—signaling very aggressive growth expectations. Notably, Nebius Group N.V. was formerly Yandex N.V., renamed in August 2024—a key context for understanding its technological base and business model.

1.6 Robinhood (HOOD): From Hype App to Financial Platform Reborn

Robinhood’s Q2 report shows it is no longer a “meme stock” trading app riding short-term sentiment. Revenue reached $989M, up 45% YoY; net income was $386M, up 105% YoY.

These numbers reflect a successful model shift. The company is no longer dependent on a single source of trading income. Trading revenue (options, crypto, equities) grew 65% YoY, while net interest income grew a steady 25%. Paid subscribers (Robinhood Gold) rose 76% to 3.5M, and assets under management (AUM) reached $279B, up 99% YoY. This all points to a transition toward a diversified, sustainable, full-spectrum financial services platform.

What makes this report “perfect” is that it proves the company is evolving from a “tool” to a “platform.” The strategy stems from understanding user needs: younger investors don’t just want a simple trading tool; they want a one-stop platform for end-to-end financial needs.

1.7 Iren (IREN): A Bold Strategic Pivot and Hypergrowth

Iren’s results this quarter (fiscal Q4) are dramatic. Despite some timeline confusion (fiscal Q2 vs. Q4), the latest data (fiscal Q4, published Aug 2025) shows revenue of $187.3M, up 228% YoY, and net income of $176.9M—successfully turning profitable.

The perfection here stems from a bold and successful strategic pivot. No longer confined to Bitcoin mining, Iren has leveraged its advantages in power and infrastructure to expand into high-growth AI data centers. Becoming an NVIDIA “preferred partner” and securing Blackwell GPUs provides robust technical and hardware support for rapid AI expansion. This pivot shifts Iren from a business tied to highly volatile Bitcoin pricing to one with more stable, durable demand. Strategically, both the legacy (mining) and new (AI data centers) businesses rely on the same core assets—power and large-scale data center infrastructure. The earnings data shows the company can reallocate these assets into AI compute services—a strategic redeployment of core resources.

1.8 SoFi (SOFI): A “Financial Services Flywheel” Perfectly Validated

SoFi delivered a near-perfect Q2. Revenue reached $855M, up 43% YoY. More importantly, it achieved GAAP profitability for the seventh consecutive quarter, with net income of $97.3M—up 459% YoY.

The highlight is the validation of its unique “Financial Services Productivity Loop” (FSPL) strategy. Members and products both grew 34% YoY. Notably, 35% of new products were activated by existing members—strong evidence of a “one-stop shop” model. By offering a full suite of financial products (deposits, loans, investing, etc.), SoFi is lifting ARPU and product penetration. A 72% surge in fee-based revenue also improves revenue quality and reduces dependence on interest income. Management raised full-year 2025 guidance, signaling strong confidence.

1.9 Axon (AXON): A Gorgeous Shift from “Hardware Sales” to “SaaS Subscriptions”

Axon’s earnings illustrate how to build a moat. Revenue reached $669M, up 33% YoY—its sixth consecutive quarter above 30% growth. The standout datapoints: ARR up 39% to $1.2B and a staggering $10.7B in future contracted backlog. That figure implies stable, predictable revenue over the next decade—rare and a key justification for premium valuation.

The data shows Axon’s real value doesn’t come from hardware like Tasers or cameras, but from the software ecosystem built around them—digital evidence management, VR training, and more. This “hardware as entry, software at the core” model creates lock-in: once law-enforcement customers join the ecosystem, switching costs are extremely high and subscription revenue becomes durable. Management raised 2025 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, further validating strong execution.

1.10 TransMedics (TMDX): A Vertical “Full-Stack” Builder in MedTech

TransMedics posted solid Q2 performance. Revenue reached $157.4M, up 38% YoY. Net income was $34.9M, up 186% YoY. Growth is driven by increased utilization of its proprietary Organ Care System (OCS) and the National OCS Program (NOP).

The report’s perfection stems from a unique “product + services” model. TransMedics doesn’t just sell a device; it offers an end-to-end solution spanning organ care to logistics. Services revenue rose 43.9% YoY, demonstrating the company’s ecosystem building (including its aviation fleet) can generate high-margin, sticky flywheel effects. By covering core needs “full-stack” (organ transport and care), TransMedics faces few direct competitors and creates long-term value. Management raised full-year 2025 revenue guidance, signaling strong conviction.

1.11 MongoDB (MDB): The Battle Between Growth and Profitability in Cloud Databases

MongoDB beat on both revenue and non-GAAP earnings in Q2. Revenue reached $591.4M, up 23.7% YoY, above expectations. Adjusted EPS was $1.00, well ahead of the $0.67 estimate. Atlas, its cloud database service, was the core driver—74% of total revenue—growing 29% YoY.

However, despite strong non-GAAP metrics, the report shows a GAAP operating loss of $71.4M. Many observers also stress that achieving sustained GAAP net profitability remains a “long-term challenge.” Strategically, MongoDB sits in the eternal trade-off between growth and profitability, spending aggressively to capture the huge cloud database opportunity. Investors currently prioritize its potential in AI and cloud databases over near-term GAAP profitability. This strategy is rational—but it also means that if growth slows, scrutiny on profitability will intensify.

1.12 Shopify (SHOP): Steady Global Expansion of E-commerce Infrastructure

Shopify’s Q2 was steady and consistent. Revenue grew 31% YoY, and free-cash-flow margin has stayed in double digits for eight consecutive quarters—an extremely healthy financial profile. A notable detail is the success of its globalization strategy: GMV growth accelerated across North America, Europe, and APAC, with Europe up as high as 42%. Shopify isn’t resting on North America; geographic diversification opens new growth while reducing single-market concentration risk.

The company emphasized that merchants from startups to global brands are choosing Shopify, indicating rising platform appeal across customer sizes. Looking to Q3, Shopify expects revenue to grow in the high-20s percent range YoY. This steady growth trajectory supports continued leadership in e-commerce and a broadly optimistic outlook.

II. The Leaderboard: Q2 2025’s “Perfect Ten” Earnings

Based on the above deep-dive analysis—and our criteria for a “perfect earnings report” (outperformance, growth quality, profitability, guidance, and execution)—we score 12 companies and select the top 10.

2.1 Composite Ranking and Reasons for Inclusion

Palantir (PLTR): Beat decisively on revenue and profit, with explosive growth in U.S. commercial validating a core strategic pivot. GAAP profitability and strong bookings underpin fundamentals. While valuation is lofty, perfection in the report offers firm support.
SoFi (SOFI): Seventh straight GAAP-profitable quarter; the model is validated, with strong member-product cross-growth signaling sticky customers. Accelerating revenue and raised guidance show the “financial services flywheel” is spinning up.
Axon (AXON): Sixth consecutive quarter of 30%+ growth; SaaS transition and software strength lift business quality. A $10.7B backlog gives unparalleled long-term visibility—the key advantage.
Iren (IREN): Despite timeline confusion, the pivot from Bitcoin mining to AI data centers—and explosive growth in revenue and net income—makes it a striking Q2 dark horse. NVIDIA partnership and AI compute capex underpin huge potential.
Microsoft (MSFT): Broad beats, especially in AI-driven revenue and Azure investment, show powerful execution. As a leader in AI infrastructure, Microsoft’s growth quality is high and outlook highly certain.
Shopify (SHOP): Strong revenue growth and eight straight quarters of double-digit FCF margin—extremely healthy finances. Accelerating GMV, especially in Europe, validates global strategy.
Meta (META): Core ad business excels under AI; efficiency gains fuel cash flow. While Reality Labs remains loss-making, core strength and heavy AI investment create a clear, compelling strategic outlook.
Astera Labs (ALAB): Revenue up 150% YoY and first-time GAAP profitability—stellar numbers. As an AI-infrastructure “picks-and-shovels” player, it sits in a high-prosperity track.
MongoDB (MDB): Beat on revenue and non-GAAP earnings; Atlas is strong with growing customers. Raised full-year guidance shows confidence in future growth.
TransMedics (TMDX): Revenue up 38% YoY, profitable, and raised full-year guidance. Its unique “product + services” model builds a deep moat in medtech, with high-quality, sustainable growth.

2.2 “Perfection” Scorecard for Earnings Quality

Company	YoY Revenue Growth (%)	EPS (USD)	Beat?	Net Income / Free Cash Flow	Guidance (Raised?)	Strategic Execution	Score
Palantir (PLTR)	48%	$0.16	Yes	GAAP NI $327M; Adj. FCF $569M	Yes	Very High	9.9
SoFi (SOFI)	43%	$0.08	Yes	7th straight GAAP-profitable quarter; NI up 459%	Yes	Very High	9.8
Axon (AXON)	33%	N/A	N/A	Net income $36M	Yes	Very High	9.7
Iren (IREN)	228%	N/A	Yes	Net income $176.9M; turned profitable	N/A	Very High	9.6
Microsoft (MSFT)	18%	$3.65	Yes	Net income $27.2B	Yes	Very High	9.5
Shopify (SHOP)	31%	N/A	N/A	Double-digit FCF margin for 8 straight quarters	Yes	High	9.4
Meta (META)	22%	$7.14	Yes	Net income $18.34B; FCF $8.55B	Yes	High	9.3
Astera Labs (ALAB)	150%	$0.29	N/A	First-time GAAP NI $51.2M	Yes	High	9.0
MongoDB (MDB)	23.7%	$1.00	Yes	Non-GAAP profitable; GAAP still loss-making	Yes	High	8.9
TransMedics (TMDX)	38%	$0.92	N/A	Net income $34.9M	Yes	High	8.8

2.3 A “Missed Gem”? Why My Holding $PLTR Is in the Top Ten

The user specifically asked whether Palantir (PLTR), which they hold, made it into the “perfect earnings” list. The analysis and ranking above make that clear.

Palantir is not only on the list; it ranks first. Why? Because the report is more than a numerical beat—it’s a validation of a business model. Before earnings, PLTR was often seen as a “mysterious government contractor,” with concerns about growth limits and lofty valuation. The results proved explosive growth in U.S. commercial—especially demand for the AI Platform (AIP)—resetting market perception. The shift from a high-risk, single-customer-dependent “mystery” company to a scalable AI software platform with a broad market is a fundamental change in value.

Yes, the valuation is high—but that in itself reflects recognition of near-flawless strategic execution and collective market confidence in future growth. From a professional standpoint, this report is arguably the most “perfect” of the quarter.

III. Takeaways and Investment Implications

3.1 Macro Themes: Signals from Q2 Earnings Season

The defining theme of the quarter is “AI”—now a tangible driver of revenue and profit rather than mere concept. Whether Palantir, Microsoft, Astera Labs, or Iren, surging results are inseparable from AI infrastructure build-out and applications. This suggests a major upgrade underway in the foundations of the digital economy, and those at the core of the AI supply chain are enjoying unprecedented growth dividends.

Additionally, vertical “full-stack services” are becoming the new moat. Companies like Axon, TransMedics, and SoFi don’t just sell products—they lock in customers by offering complete solutions. Once inside the ecosystem, customers face high switching costs and generate durable, predictable revenue—creating formidable competitive barriers.

3.2 Guidance for Individual Investors

When reading this leaderboard, look beyond the surface numbers and grasp the underlying business logic:

Watch valuation—but focus more on growth quality: Sky-high multiples aren’t inherently good or bad. Analyze whether growth drivers are sustainable and whether the business model is defensible. High-quality, moated growth can be more valuable than a low-multiple, stagnating business.
Monitor strategic pivots: Companies that dare to and successfully execute strategic shifts (e.g., PLTR, HOOD, IREN) often deliver outsized returns by changing market perception and unlocking new growth.
Investing isn’t a one-off trade—it’s a long-term partnership: Earnings season reveals a company’s “character.” Watch how management faces challenges and allocates capital. If you align with the long-term vision, short-term price swings need not shake your conviction.

Note: This report is based on public information and is not investment advice. Investing involves risks. Please proceed with caution.

One‑Click Provider Switching for Claude Code & Codex with CC‑Switch

Sep 2, 2025

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TL;DR Want to quickly switch between different providers for Claude Code and Codex — DeepSeek / Qwen Coder / GLM / Kimi K2 / packycode, etc.? CC‑Switch is an ultra‑light desktop app built on Tauri 2.0 (installer ~5 MB). It supports one‑click switching, import current config as default, switching back to official sign‑in, and automatic backups. The new v3.1.0 adds Codex provider management and one‑click switching.

Introduction: Why do you need a “one‑click provider switcher”?

As people who write code every day, we’re often more like dispatchers of cost and speed. Today you use Qwen Coder for speed; tomorrow you switch to DeepSeek v3.1 for complex reasoning; when compatibility issues show up, you switch back to Claude official sign‑in. If you still have to manually edit configs under ~/.claude and ~/.codex every time, it’s annoying and error‑prone.

CC‑Switch turns this into a single toggle: Click once, and the provider switches. Config copies are auto‑managed, rollback is safe, and you can return to official sign‑in at any time.

Highlights at a glance

Truly lightweight: Built on Tauri 2.0, launches instantly. The official guidance emphasizes Tauri’s small‑footprint approach (more restrained than Electron). In v3.0.0, CC‑Switch migrated from Electron to Tauri 2.0. In author tests the bundle size dropped from ~80 MB to ~12 MB and startup sped up 10×.
Supports both Claude Code and Codex:
- Claude Code primary config: ~/.claude/settings.json (or legacy claude.json) The official docs confirm ~/.claude/settings.json is the standard entry point.
- Codex primary config: ~/.codex/auth.json (required) + ~/.codex/config.toml (may be empty) The Codex README also states ~/.codex/config.toml is the config center, supporting MCP, etc.
One‑click switch & automatic backups: Switching overlays the selected provider copy onto the primary config. If there’s a provider currently “in use”, CC‑Switch first writes the primary config back into that provider’s copy to facilitate rollback. Internal config v1→v2 migrations are timestamp‑backed up under ~/.cc-switch/.
Presets ready to use: DeepSeek v3.1, Qwen Coder, GLM, Kimi K2, packycode… just paste a key to configure with one click.
Switch back to official sign‑in anytime: Prefer Claude or Codex’s official sign‑in? Add the Official Sign‑In preset. After switching, restart your terminal to use /login (Claude Code) or “Sign in with ChatGPT” (Codex side).
Privacy‑friendly: Everything is stored locally only in ~/.cc-switch/config.json.

Installation and system requirements

Supports Windows / macOS / Linux:

Windows: Download CC-Switch-Setup.msi or Windows-Portable.zip from Releases.
macOS: Download CC-Switch-macOS.zip. On first launch you may see an “unidentified developer” warning; go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → “Open Anyway”.
Linux: Download the .deb package.

Heads‑up: The author doesn’t have an Apple Developer account, so the first launch may be blocked; follow the steps above to allow it.

Quick start: 3 steps to switch providers

Add a provider Click “Add Provider”, pick a preset or define your own, and enter the API Key. (When using an API key with Codex, OPENAI_API_KEY is common. If you’re using official account sign‑in, switch to “Codex Official Sign‑In”.)
One‑click switch Check the provider you want in the list, then click the radio button. CC‑Switch overlays the copy onto the primary config:

Codex: overlays ~/.codex/auth.json and ~/.codex/config.toml (creates an empty config.toml if missing).
Claude Code: overlays ~/.claude/settings.json (or legacy claude.json).

Restart or open a new terminal Open a new terminal tab or restart your terminal so the CLI picks up the latest config. Claude Code’s docs also recommend restarting for a cleaner flow when using /login.

Three recommended usage patterns (practical)

A. “Preset in seconds” daily flow

Set DeepSeek v3.1 as default. For frontend refactors or large‑file analysis, switch to Qwen Coder with one click; for complex reasoning, switch back to DeepSeek. No hand‑editing configs at any point.

B. “Import as default” smooth migration

Already using Codex or Claude Code? CC‑Switch automatically imports your current primary config as the default provider copy so you always have a “home base” to return to.

When debugging goes sideways or quota is tight, switch back to Claude official sign‑in or Codex Sign in with ChatGPT. Avoid detours and get things done first.

Details and edges: pitfalls you might hit

Codex config files The community tends to use ~/.codex/config.toml, but some mention historical versions/installs leading to different filenames or missing files (e.g., only seeing config.json). During switching, CC‑Switch creates an empty config.toml as a fallback to keep things consistent.
Claude Code’s official path Official docs state the user‑level config is ~/.claude/settings.json. If your older environment still uses claude.json, CC‑Switch supports that too.
Privacy and security CC‑Switch only modifies local files and does not send anything to a server. For team sharing, manage project‑level .claude/settings.json etc. with Git yourself (Claude Code also supports project‑level settings).

Compared to alternatives

There are command‑line tools for provider switching, but CC‑Switch’s GUI plus “copy strategy” is more intuitive and robust.
If you want minimalism, visualization, and one‑click fallback to official sign‑in, it’s a great “always‑on helper.” (It complements CLI/scripts.) (Reference: There are similar community tools and posts, but CC‑Switch focuses more on “GUI + dual ecosystems”.)

FAQ

Q1: If switching fails, can I roll back? Yes. The currently “in‑use” primary config is first backed up to that provider’s copy, so you can switch back to it anytime.

Q2: Codex keeps asking me to sign in or says the config is invalid. Prefer “Codex Official Sign‑In” (Sign in with ChatGPT) first, or confirm OPENAI_API_KEY and OPENAI_BASE_URL are in the correct places within auth.json/config.toml.

Q3: Why is the app so small and fast to start? Because Tauri bundles only the necessary native shell and frontend assets; the official guides emphasize the small‑bundle approach. After migrating to Tauri 2.0, the reported improvements are significant.

Conclusion

Turn “switching providers” into a single click, and you can focus on what really matters: writing the right code and making the right decisions. For people who collaborate across models, CC‑Switch is like a gear shifter on your desktop — handy, reliable, and fast. Give v3.1.0 a spin and let your multi‑provider workflow take off.

NVIDIA FY26 Q2 Earnings: Critical Analysis

Sep 1, 2025

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Introduction: Prologue to an Industrial Shift and a Contest of Narratives

In the surging wave of artificial intelligence, NVIDIA has not only become the “new oil” of compute infrastructure through its GPUs; with each public appearance, founder Jensen Huang continues to construct a sweeping narrative of a “new industrial revolution.”

This report, based on NVIDIA’s FY26 Q2 earnings call (quarter ended July 27, 2025), aims to go beyond headline numbers and technical highlights. Through fact‑checking, logical analysis, and critical reasoning, it examines the real‑world constraints behind the grand vision, geopolitical risks, and the subtle negotiation of interests among stakeholders. We break down the call’s core points to present a multi‑dimensional, nuanced, and insight‑rich picture.

We first summarize NVIDIA’s core financials and business highlights, comparing them with third‑party forecasts to identify potential exaggeration or ambiguity. Next, we analyze the technical claims—especially the touted improvement in “tokens per watt”—to reveal the commercial strategy underneath. Finally, we examine how U.S.–China geopolitics surfaced in the call, with particular focus on the 15% revenue‑sharing arrangement tied to H20 shipments, and its implications for global tech trade.

Chapter 1: Deconstructing The Facts — Earnings Data and Key Disclosures

1.1 Financial Overview: Currents Beneath the Surface

NVIDIA again delivered an upside quarter in FY26 Q2. Total revenue hit a record $46.7B, beating both the company’s prior outlook of $44.1–$45.9B and the Street’s ~$45.8B. Revenue rose 6% q/q and 56% y/y.

GAAP net income was ~$26.4B, up 59% y/y. However, a few details warrant scrutiny. Non‑GAAP gross margin printed 72.7%, above guidance. CFO Colette Kress noted that this number benefited from a one‑time positive impact of $180M from previously established H20 inventory reserves. Excluding this, non‑GAAP GM would be 72.3%. This suggests some “presentation optimization” in highlighting key metrics via a one‑off tailwind to convey stronger performance. Even so, the adjusted margin sits around the company’s long‑term mid‑70% aspiration.

For Q3, NVIDIA guided revenue to $54.0B (±2%), implying >$7B q/q growth and again well ahead of consensus. Non‑GAAP GM guidance remains ~73.5%, signaling strong confidence in forward profitability.

1.2 Data Center: Blackwell’s Broad Ramp and Hopper’s Resilience

Data center remains the core growth engine: Q2 revenue reached $41.1B, up 5% q/q and 56% y/y. The new Blackwell platform grew ~17% q/q, contributing an estimated ~$27B this quarter. Kress said full‑stack AI solutions for hyperscalers, next‑gen “new clouds,” enterprises, and sovereigns are driving growth. GB300 is now in volume, with roughly 1,000 racks produced per week and pace set to accelerate in Q3.

Despite Blackwell’s rapid ascent, demand for prior‑gen Hopper (H100/H200) has not been fully cannibalized and actually grew q/q. This shows layered, diversified demand: not every customer needs—or can afford—the bleeding edge. For reasons of cost efficiency, stack compatibility, or workload fit, many are still buying Hopper at scale. This underscores the depth and breadth of NVIDIA’s product line and its penetration across tiers.

1.3 Technical Breakthroughs: What Does “10× Tokens per Watt” Really Mean?

Management repeatedly emphasized Blackwell’s cross‑generational leap, especially a purported 10× boost in “tokens per watt” versus Hopper on GB300/NVL72. That claim rests on full‑stack integration.

The improvement is not from a single chip advance but a combination of technologies. First, Blackwell uses the new NVLink 72 vertical‑scale switch, operating an entire rack as a unified computer rather than node‑level linkage. Second, NVIDIA introduced a new precision format, NVFP4 (4‑bit), optimized for training and inference. It aims to provide accuracy comparable to 16‑bit while operating at 4‑bit speed/efficiency, enabling up to 7× training speed‑ups.

The elegance of this story is translating “system optimization” and “software innovation” into perceived “hardware performance” gains. NVIDIA’s real moat is the full‑stack co‑design—from hardware and high‑speed interconnects to the software ecosystem (CUDA, TensorRT‑LLM). The design lets NVIDIA convert technical advantages into customer economics. With power increasingly scarce, operators care intensely about performance per watt. By boosting efficiency, NVIDIA enables more monetizable tokens under fixed power budgets—precisely addressing market pain points.

1.4 Geopolitics: China and the H20 Conundrum

Geopolitics featured prominently. Kress confirmed that due to ongoing export reviews, NVIDIA shipped no H20 to China in Q2, and Q3 guidance excludes H20 for China. The company has obtained licenses for some Chinese customers and expects to ship $2–5B of H20 in Q3.

One eye‑opening detail: U.S. officials indicated an expectation to collect 15% of revenue from licensed H20 sales. Multiple reports have described this as “highly unusual” and potentially contestable. This is not a conventional tax, but akin to the government taking a “partner’s share” in exchange for export licenses—an interventionist precedent with far‑reaching implications.

This episode lays bare the tension between national and commercial interests. Washington seeks to maintain security and technological leadership via controls, while also capturing economic value from limited China sales. NVIDIA, meanwhile, must comply yet still serve a massive market where China hosts ~50% of AI researchers. Huang reiterated that allowing U.S. tech to serve China helps ensure U.S. stacks become the global standard, preserving American leadership.

1.5 Micro Insights on Revenue: Singapore’s Role and Hopper’s Durability

The call provided a subtle but telling data point: 22% of invoiced revenue was from Singapore this quarter, but over 99% of end customers were U.S.‑based. This dispels speculation about transshipment to China and highlights the complexity of global billing and settlement. Many multinationals centralize invoicing in hubs like Singapore for tax and operational efficiency. Analysts must look beyond surface geography to the underlying business model.

The company also disclosed ~$650M of H20 sales to a “non‑restricted” customer outside China. Although designed under China‑specific constraints, H20 found demand elsewhere—evidence of product strategy flexibility to match shifting geopolitical conditions.

Chapter 2: Deep Analysis — A Multi‑Angle Examination

2.1 Facts, Opinions, and Beliefs: Parsing the Grand Narrative

Huang framed NVIDIA at the center of a “new industrial revolution,” likening AI infrastructure build‑out to an AI arms race, and projected $3–4T of AI infrastructure investment by decade’s end. Beyond a market view, this is expectation management—setting a trillion‑dollar TAM to rationalize valuation and growth, signaling “we’re still early.”

Fact‑checking reveals wide variance versus third‑party estimates. Markets and Markets projects ~$394.5B AI infrastructure market by 2030; Grand View Research sees ~$223.5B. The gulf likely stems from definitions. Huang may include the entire AI factory stack—power, cooling, and construction—whereas third‑party reports may focus on hardware, software, and services.

This discrepancy mirrors the core divide in outlooks. Bulls believe AI will remake everything and surmount physical limits, validating trillion‑dollar visions. Bears point to constraints in power, supply chains, and geopolitics as hard ceilings. NVIDIA’s emphasis on “performance per watt” is a strategy to partially offset physical constraints with technical progress.

2.2 Logic Gaps and Common‑Sense Tests: Where Are the Moat’s Edges?

Asked about competition from customer‑designed ASICs, Huang reframed NVIDIA’s advantage as full‑stack co‑design. ASICs can be more efficient for specific algorithms but lack flexibility amid rapidly evolving model architectures. GPUs, in contrast, offer generality, a mature CUDA ecosystem, and end‑to‑end integration—from chips and networks to systems—delivering practical utility and long lifecycles.

This is not sophistry; it reflects business realities. Hyperscalers like AWS and Google build ASICs (Trainium, TPU) to reduce supplier dependence, manage cost, and secure supply. Most customers cannot. Vendor choice goes beyond chip perf: ecosystem, compatibility, software support, and lifecycle cost matter. NVIDIA’s full‑stack approach addresses these concerns and forms its real moat.

Thus, GPU vs. ASIC is a contest between generality and specialization, open and closed ecosystems. The two will coexist. Given ecosystem advantages, NVIDIA is likely to maintain leadership across broader markets.

2.3 Incentives and Needs: What Drives Behavior Under the Table

Company incentives (NVIDIA): maximize revenue, profit, and share. Through grand narratives, beats, and buybacks ($10B this quarter; +$60B authorization), NVIDIA sustains belief in its growth story and valuation while reinforcing its platform leadership with full‑stack innovation.
Government incentives (U.S.): balance security with economic interest. The 15% H20 revenue share is an unprecedented intervention model, underscoring AI’s strategic weight and a pragmatic desire to capture economic value.
Customer needs: best cost‑performance compute. Hence the focus on performance per watt and per dollar. Hyperscalers develop ASICs to reduce single‑vendor risk and pricing/availability constraints. Most enterprises seek stable, efficient, easy‑to‑deploy solutions with strong ecosystem support—NVIDIA’s sweet spot.

Chapter 3: Synthesis and Outlook — Layered Read of What’s Next

3.1 Core Tension: Grand Vision vs. Physical Reality

While NVIDIA paints immense potential, physical bottlenecks are real. Huang acknowledged that power and construction capacity will be key constraints. Multiple studies concur: data‑center growth strains global grids. McKinsey estimates enterprise investments to meet AI demand at ~$6.7T during 2025–2030, with the largest share going to power infrastructure.

The AI race is thus not only about chips; it is about power, water, supply chains, and sovereignty. NVIDIA’s “performance per watt” thesis aims to offset physical limits through engineering—an enabler of the larger vision.

3.2 Bottom Line: Narrative and Reality

NVIDIA’s FY26 Q2 strength reflects the fusion of technical leadership, commercial strategy, and political acuity in the AI era:

Technical leadership: Blackwell, NVLink 72, and NVFP4 demonstrate end‑to‑end prowess.
Market power: Hopper demand remains strong even as Blackwell ramps, covering multiple tiers and reinforcing share.
Strategic execution: narrative to manage expectations; full‑stack moat; geopolitical agility.

Caveats for investors and analysts:

Vision vs. constraints: power, supply chains, and capex may cap growth more than competition per se.
Geopolitical uncertainty: the H20 revenue‑share model could proliferate, raising future uncertainty.
ASIC efforts at hyperscalers: not a near‑term threat, but a structural push for supply‑chain control.

Net‑net, the “new industrial revolution” narrative is both genuine insight and skilled expectation setting. Strength stems from deep technical moats and a robust ecosystem. Future trajectory hinges on whether engineering advances can keep easing non‑technical bottlenecks—and on policy agility amid an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

Appendix: Key Data and Comparative Tables

Table 1: FY26 Q2 Results vs. Expectations

Metric	Reported	Street	Company Outlook	Notes
Q2 revenue	$46.7B	~$45.8B	$44.1–$45.9B	Beat both Street and guide
Q2 non‑GAAP GM	72.7%	~71.8%	~71.8%	Above guide; includes one‑time H20 reserve release; ex‑item ~72.3%
Q3 revenue guide	$54.0B (±2%)	~$52.8B	–	Well ahead of Street
Q3 non‑GAAP GM guide	~73.5% (±50 bps)	–	–	Uptrend; mid‑70% ambition intact

Table 2: Hopper vs. Blackwell Highlights

Item	Hopper (H100)	Blackwell (GB300/NVL72)	Notes
Interconnect	NVLink 8 (node‑level)	NVLink 72 (rack‑level)	Treats a rack as one computer
Efficiency	–	~10× tokens per watt	Full‑stack optimization to address power limits
Precision	FP8 (8‑bit)	NVFP4 (4‑bit)	Targets 16‑bit‑like accuracy at 4‑bit speed; up to 7× training speed‑up
Inference perf	–	~10×	Optimized for reasoning‑heavy inference

Table 3: AI Infrastructure Market Sizing — Different Lenses

Source	2030 TAM	CAGR	Notes
Jensen Huang (NVIDIA)	$3–4T	–	Likely includes power, cooling, construction
Markets and Markets	~$394.5B	~19.4%	Focused on HW/SW/services
Grand View Research	~$223.5B	~30.4%	Large dispersion reflects differing assumptions

Table 4: GPU vs. ASIC — Trade‑offs

Dimension	GPU (NVIDIA)	ASIC (Google/AWS etc.)	Takeaway
Generality	High; adapts to rapid model change	Lower; task‑specific	Generality is a core GPU edge
Perf/efficiency	High for general AI via full‑stack design	Higher on targeted tasks	Full‑stack moat impedes displacement
Ecosystem	Mature CUDA; broad developer base	Closed; higher dev burden	Hardest moat for rivals to cross
Vendor lock‑in	Dependence on a single supplier	Self‑controlled supply chain	Hyperscalers pursue ASICs to cut risk

Three-Model Playbook for Faster Software Delivery

Aug 31, 2025

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Gemini for discovery → ChatGPT for planning and review → Claude Code to generate and execute code → ChatGPT for post-PR review → Gemini for synthesis and knowledge capture. This “division-of-labor” chain connects think → build → review → codify in one loop.

TL;DR

Exploration → Gemini: diverge fast, surface patterns you overlooked.
Refinement → ChatGPT: turn insights into executable steps and check for logical gaps.
Integration → Claude Code: implement, polish, and ensure narrative/architecture coherence.
Example: for a product proposal, ask Gemini for deep needs → have ChatGPT list the functional spec → ask Claude Code to assemble a complete, shippable document or PR.

Summary of strengths: Gemini is fast with strong intuition; ChatGPT excels at reasoning; Claude is excellent at structure and clear expression. This also aligns with recent positioning: Google frames Gemini 2.5 as “thinking models” with fast/efficient Flash and stronger Pro; OpenAI highlights ChatGPT’s reasoning and planning for deep research; Anthropic pushes Claude Code as a hands-on terminal agent that can read repos, change code, and open PRs.

Why this split feels natural

Gemini: “intuition radar” Native multimodal and thinking-model design → fast and broad coverage. Great for opening up the problem and pulling on promising threads. With 2.5 you can dial thinking budget to go broad first, then deepen.
ChatGPT: structured planning and deep reasoning Strong at logical decomposition, argumentation, and integrating external sources — ideal for technical plans, tradeoff analysis, and review checklists.
Claude Code: gets things done Built as a terminal-first coding agent: read the repo, change code, run tasks, open PRs and trigger CI. Short path from plan to PR.

Note: model strengths shift over time. Treat this split as pragmatic defaults, not hard rules. Adjust per project type.

A day-to-day development loop (with a realistic example)

Let’s walk a loop using “add a subscription management module to an existing app”.

1) Discovery (Gemini)

Goal: surface true user pains behind “subscription management”, and produce journeys/boundary conditions.

Example prompt (to Gemini)

“We’re adding ‘subscription management’. From four angles — user segments (new/active/churn-risk), key motivations, cancel/retention touchpoints, and regulatory/payment compliance — map potential needs. Provide 3 high-leverage hypotheses we likely miss, each with a verifiable event and a quantifiable metric.”

Why Gemini: fast divergence/enumeration and adjustable “thinking budget” → go broad first, then narrow.

2) Planning (ChatGPT)

Goal: convert “hypothesis → metric → scenario” into system design and milestones.

Example prompt (to ChatGPT)

“Using the 3 high-leverage needs, output a technical solution sketch:

Backend data model and event tables (keys, indexes, hot/cold tiers);

Frontend key wireframes and the state machine;

Risk/compliance interception points;

A/B design and sample-size estimates; Conclude with milestones (two-week sprints) and a risk list (ranked by probability × impact).”

Why ChatGPT: great at structured planning and turning insights into a plan.

3) Code generation and execution (Claude Code)

Goal: write code, change code, run tasks, open a PR.

How to use:

Install @anthropic-ai/claude-code, enter your repo, and chat; Claude will index the repo and resolve dependencies.
In PRs/Issues, mention @claude to generate or modify code and create a PR.

Example command (conceptual)

# At repo root
claude "Create backend event tables for subscription management, add migrations, and integrate tests; if a Stripe Webhook exists, mount a handler. Then open a feature branch and submit a PR."

The value is end-to-end: read code, modify code, run scripts, and drive the Git flow in one loop.

4) Technical review (ChatGPT)

Goal: probe for issues and fix them. Give ChatGPT the Claude-generated PR and ask for a checklist across complexity, testability, rollback strategy, and failure paths, plus concrete Diff suggestions.

ChatGPT’s recent deep-research/long-chain reasoning is well-suited to serve as a contrarian reviewer.

5) Synthesis and knowledge capture (Gemini)

Goal: capture the iteration as postmortem cards and knowledge-base entries. Have Gemini read the PR, issues, CI logs, and alerts, then output:

A one-page postmortem (goals, actions, results, learnings, debt);
Three stakeholder summaries (ops/support/legal) with different lenses;
A next-iteration discovery list and a draft of automated regression cases.

Gemini shines on multi-role summaries and cross-scenario synthesis with speed and breadth.

Real-world tips

Document the split in the repo In CONTRIBUTING.md, codify the default loop: discover → plan → implement → review → synthesize. Reduce context-switching.
Wire actions into CI/CD Enable Claude Code GitHub Actions to trigger PR generation/modification from comments.
Mobile or Android projects Use Gemini Code Assist inside the IDE for error dissection and fix suggestions.
Mind safety and compliance Follow Google’s GenAI safety guidance: data minimization, explainability, and robust rollback.

Copyable loop checklist (paste into your team wiki)

Gemini — discovery: segments, journeys, edge cases, key metrics.
ChatGPT — planning: architecture/data/state machine, milestones, experiments.
Claude Code — implementation: read repo, change code, run tests, branch, PR.
ChatGPT — review: complexity, observability, rollback, failure paths.
Gemini — synthesis: one-pager, stakeholder summaries, next discovery + regression.

Closing

Treat models like people with roles, not a generic toolbox. Send the fast-intuitive one to explore, the deliberative one to plan, the hands-on one to ship. When each step has an “owner”, your delivery rhythm flows.

Would this split work for you? How would you tweak it? Drop thoughts in the comments.

Beyond Compute: An Investment Analysis of Promising AI Application Companies in the US Market for 2025

Aug 31, 2025

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Beyond Compute: An Investment Analysis of Promising AI Application Companies in the US Market for 2025

As generative AI and agentic AI accelerate in adoption, the market’s focus is shifting from GPU vendors to platform companies that have already established moats in AI applications. This article provides an overview of key “Magnificent Seven of the AI Era” stocks in the US market, introducing their business fundamentals, technological advantages, and latest financial performance, while also looking ahead at their investment potential.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute specific investment advice. Investing involves risk; please make decisions with caution.

Palantir (PLTR): The Enterprise AI “Operating System”

Business Model & Performance Palantir is a renowned data analytics and intelligence platform that provides real-time decision support for government and enterprise clients. In the second quarter of 2025, the company’s revenue surpassed $1 billion, a year-over-year increase of approximately 48%. Its US commercial business nearly doubled year-over-year, and its government business grew by 53%. The company secured a 10-year, $100 billion contract with the U.S. Army (consolidating 75 programs into one) and received orders worth hundreds of millions from the U.S. Space Force and the “Maven Smart” system. This quarter’s outperformance led to an upward revision of its full-year revenue guidance to the ~$4.14 billion range. Furthermore, as of August 2025, Palantir’s stock has surged over 107% year-to-date, reflecting the market’s confidence in its growth prospects.

Technology & Moat Palantir’s platform deeply integrates algorithms with large-scale operations, logistics, and energy management, functioning like an enterprise-level “nervous system.” Its technology enables real-time integration of cross-departmental data (e.g., military dispatch, energy grid balancing), reducing manual delays. Key clients, such as defense agencies, often embed the Palantir platform into their core processes, making it difficult to replace once deployed and creating high switching costs. The company continues to invest in AI capabilities (like the Maven AI smart system), further solidifying its technological leadership.

Investment Potential Palantir is transitioning from a traditional project delivery model to a software subscription model, with high-growth revenue and a strong backlog of bookings supporting long-term growth. As enterprise and government clients increasingly rely on real-time intelligent decision systems, Palantir’s market opportunity is immense. Although the current stock price has risen significantly, its valuation remains challenging based on its expanding market cap; investors need to weigh its growth potential against the risks of a high valuation.

Cloudflare (NET): The “Enforcer” at the Internet’s Edge

Business Model & Performance Cloudflare is a leading global network infrastructure platform, providing CDN, security, and edge computing services for websites and applications. In the second quarter of 2025, the company achieved revenue of $512.3 million, a 28% year-over-year increase. As of now, Cloudflare has approximately 266,000 paying customers, including 3,712 large customers (annual revenue >$100,000), indicating a highly sticky revenue stream. Notably, Cloudflare handles about 20% of the world’s internet traffic, meaning it controls a significant portion of the internet’s communication “choke points.”

Technology & Moat Cloudflare leverages its global network of nodes in over 300 cities to offer services like “Workers” edge computing and Zero Trust security, providing infrastructure for AI-driven applications. In the future, intelligent agents will need to access vast online resources, and as a central hub for network traffic, Cloudflare can become an essential part of their traffic path and security policy. The company is developing products like “Workers AI” to deploy AI inference capabilities to the edge for real-time computation, while also implementing a pay-per-crawl billing model to turn network traffic into a revenue-generating asset. Cloudflare doesn’t need to train its own models but controls the “interaction channel between models and the internet,” forming a unique moat.

Investment Potential Cloudflare’s performance has consistently accelerated in recent years, with its stock price gaining about 94% since the beginning of 2025. The expansion of its business scale (annualized revenue exceeding $2 billion) and a high net retention rate of 114% demonstrate strong customer demand. The company has a large market share in cloud security and content delivery and is continuously extending into AI infrastructure, showing clear growth expectations. Its current valuation is high, but given its position as a global traffic hub and its expansion momentum, it remains attractive for the long term.

CrowdStrike (CRWD): The “Guardian” of Cloud Security

Business Model & Performance CrowdStrike is a leading global provider of a cloud-native cybersecurity platform. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company’s revenue reached $1.17 billion, a 21% year-over-year increase and a new record high; net new annual recurring revenue (ARR) was $221 million. By the end of the quarter, CrowdStrike’s total ARR was approximately $4.66 billion, up 20% year-over-year. The company’s financial report specifically highlighted the rapid growth of its “Falcon” security platform: over 1,000 customers have adopted the new licensing model based on Falcon Flex, and its cloud security business ARR has surpassed $700 million.

Technology & Moat CrowdStrike’s competitive advantage lies in its deep integration of AI with security protection, creating a “machine-speed” defense system. Its newly launched Charlotte AI, which acts as an automated analyst for enterprise security operations centers, saw its adoption rate increase by over 85% quarter-over-quarter. Each new protected device or deployed AI workload brings more security subscriptions (like Falcon Flex, identity security, etc.) and high renewal rates, creating a virtuous cycle. Meanwhile, the company has recently acquired big data pipeline companies like Onum to enhance its SIEM capabilities, further expanding its platform’s coverage. CrowdStrike has evolved from traditional endpoint protection to a full-stack, cloud-native security provider. Its mature enterprise user base and high retention rates have built a formidable barrier to entry.

Investment Potential CrowdStrike continues to lead in the security demand spurred by AI. Despite short-term stock price volatility, its long-term prospects are widely viewed as positive, considering its strong ARR growth, a net retention rate exceeding 4x, and innovative subscription models. With a current market cap of over $100 billion, investors need to monitor its future profitability and guidance. The company’s commitment to high R&D investment is expected to further solidify its position in the AI security market.

Snowflake (SNOW): The “Lubricant” for Data Cloud and AI

Business Model & Performance Snowflake operates a cross-cloud data platform that allows enterprises to unify, host, and analyze data from different cloud vendors. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, Snowflake achieved product revenue of $1.09 billion, a sharp 32% year-over-year increase. Its net retention rate was an impressive 125%, indicating that existing customers are continuously increasing their usage. As of the end of the reporting period, the company’s remaining performance obligations (RPO) reached $6.9 billion, up 33% year-over-year, signaling strong future performance. In the first two quarters of 2025, it added 533 new customers, a 21% increase, with 50 of them generating over $1 million in revenue. Notably, its deep collaboration with Microsoft is showing significant results: while AWS still accounts for the largest share of Snowflake’s overall revenue, the Azure cloud business has become its fastest-growing cloud platform, with revenue growth of 40%.

Technology & Moat Snowflake’s advantage lies in its cloud-native, multi-cloud compatible data storage engine and its innovative features tailored for AI scenarios. For example, its Cortex AI SQL allows users to call generative AI services directly with SQL, making data queries more intelligent. New products like Snowpipe Streaming and SnowConvert AI are also iterating rapidly. The platform’s consistency and high scalability meet the needs of enterprises building large-scale AI workflows. Once critical business operations depend on Snowflake, the switching costs are extremely high. As more organizations invest in AI and analytics projects, Snowflake’s position at the core of data flow makes it an indispensable infrastructure layer.

Investment Potential Snowflake is continuously investing in the AI ecosystem to enhance user stickiness. The company’s revenue and subscription numbers are growing rapidly, but it is still operating at a loss, which places high demands on its valuation. After its August 2025 earnings report, the company raised its full-year revenue guidance, and its stock price surged accordingly. For investors, key areas to watch are its path to profitability, improvements in net margin, and the long-term value growth brought by the implementation of AI applications.

MongoDB (MDB): The “Memory Layer” for AI

Business Model & Performance MongoDB is a popular open-source document database, and its cloud service, Atlas, has become an enterprise-grade database alternative. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company’s revenue was $591.4 million, a 24% year-over-year increase. Atlas’s share of this continues to grow, with Atlas revenue increasing by 29% year-over-year, accounting for 74% of the quarter’s revenue. The company has a large customer base, with nearly 59,900 total customers as of July 31 (including nearly 2,800 added during the quarter), showing broad market penetration. Management stated that many new customers are building infrastructure for AI applications, emphasizing MongoDB’s value in the AI era.

Technology & Moat MongoDB’s document model and flexible query capabilities differ from traditional relational databases (like Postgres), offering a natural advantage for AI applications that require processing massive amounts of unstructured or semi-structured data. MongoDB is continuously enhancing its platform’s capabilities in vector search and stream processing. For example, MongoDB recently launched a built-in vector search module to meet the demand for embedded retrieval. Its Atlas cloud service combines operational management with database processing, allowing enterprises to easily “keep” AI data in memory, supporting real-time updates and retrieval at the memory level. Once an enterprise adopts MongoDB for a critical application, replacement involves huge migration costs. Additionally, MongoDB’s ecosystem and compliance are maturing, and its open-source community is a driving force for technological innovation.

Investment Potential MongoDB is still in a loss-making expansion phase, prioritizing higher growth over current profitability. The company continues to invest heavily in marketing and R&D and is optimistic about its future AI business. Analysts are generally bullish on its growth prospects—according to StockAnalysis, analysts covering it have a consensus “Strong Buy” rating, with a target price of around $300 per share. As a typical high-growth tech stock, MongoDB has high volatility, and investors should manage risk accordingly.

Tesla (TSLA): The Pioneer of Digitalized and Embodied AI

Business Model & Performance Tesla is not only the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer but also a rapidly emerging AI and energy company. In the second quarter of 2025, the company’s revenue was $22.5 billion (a 12% year-over-year decline), with a net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.2 billion. This quarter, the company announced the launch of its robotaxi service in Austin and delivered its first fully autonomous vehicle. Additionally, the company deployed its first batch of Megapack energy storage units in Shanghai, continuing to set new records in energy storage deployment. Tesla also revealed that its autonomous driving development is based entirely on in-car cameras (no radar) and that it continuously collects road data from millions of online vehicles to optimize its models through neural networks.

Technology & Moat Tesla’s uniqueness lies in its true end-to-end data loop: it trains AI models with real-world data from hundreds of millions of electric vehicles, creating a perceptual capability that is unmatched. The massive deployment of Megapacks on the residential and grid edge can coordinate with the smart grid to achieve intelligent energy management. Even when facing challenges from traditional auto and tech giants, Tesla’s vast amount of real-world data and its fully autonomous R&D and manufacturing systems give its self-driving and robotics projects (like the Optimus robot) a difficult-to-replicate advantage. In fact, Tesla’s current market cap has surpassed $1 trillion, far exceeding the combined value of traditional automakers, reflecting the market’s expectations for its future AI + energy vision.

Investment Potential Tesla is valued within a “company of the future” framework. Its short-term business is heavily influenced by vehicle model updates and the macroeconomic environment, but its long-term returns depend on the maturity of its autonomous driving, robotics, and energy businesses. Once its Robotaxi and FSD businesses scale, they will open up a new market worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Investors need to monitor Tesla’s technological progress and the regulatory environment, but due to its unique digital ecosystem, Tesla remains an indispensable part of any AI investment portfolio.

Axon Enterprise (AXON): The AI Control Center for Public Safety

Business Model & Performance Axon provides an integrated solution of hardware (like tasers, body cameras) and software (Evidence.com evidence management platform, real-time dispatch, AI-assisted tools) for law enforcement and public safety departments. In the second quarter of 2025, the company’s revenue was $669 million, a 33% year-over-year increase. Software and services revenue was $2.92 billion (+39%), while device sales revenue was $3.76 billion (+29%). By the end of the reporting period, the company’s annual recurring revenue (ARR) was approximately $1.2 billion, up 39% year-over-year, with a net retention rate of 124%. The company continues to differentiate its products by introducing AI features (like smart tagging for evidence retrieval, real-time translation, etc.).

Technology & Moat Axon’s ecosystem has become the de facto standard for US law enforcement agencies. At the legislative level, many states have mandated the use of data from body-worn cameras as a procedural norm (e.g., laws requiring video evidence), making the Evidence.com platform an “enterprise operating system” with extremely high switching costs. Once an agency builds its operations on the Axon platform, switching to another provider would require not only revising regulations but also extensive personnel training. At the same time, Axon creates synergy by continuously launching new devices (TASER 10, tasers, in-car cameras, etc.) and software features (cloud-based real-time monitoring, training simulations, drone systems, etc.), tightly bundling hardware use with software subscriptions. In terms of AI applications, the company prides itself on being the first in the industry to launch AI-driven policing tools and can further deepen its moat by using machine vision and big data analytics to improve policing efficiency.

Investment Potential Axon’s performance has shown continuous accelerated growth, and its 2025 revenue guidance has been raised. Its broad customer base (involving thousands of law enforcement agencies) and highly sticky subscription business give its performance high visibility. As of August 29, Axon’s market cap was approximately $58.7 billion, placing it in a leading position in the public safety sector. Although the security sector typically has more conservative valuations, Axon combines the triple advantages of hardware, advanced software, and AI, giving it outstanding long-term growth potential.

Summary

The companies listed above represent the core platforms of the second phase of AI development. They have each formed deep moats in data processing, network infrastructure, security, and core applications. As AI agents gradually enter the physical world (from energy and power grids to city management and public safety), the reliance on these platforms will only increase. In terms of investment, while these stocks carry risks related to valuation or operational volatility, their fundamentals show significant growth momentum and strong moats. A reminder to investors: technological innovation is rapid, so it is essential to dynamically track performance and the competitive landscape and to allocate assets rationally.

Gemini CLI Companion × VS Code/Cursor: Bring gemini-2.5-pro into your IDE

Aug 31, 2025

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Wire Gemini CLI (gemini-2.5-pro) into VS Code/Cursor’s integrated terminal so it can see your workspace, understand your selections, and pop native diff windows. Smarter, steadier, less hassle.

Introduction

Still doing the “copy → paste → enter” shuffle? Now, the command line = your IDE’s super-brain plugin. The latest Gemini CLI update directly bridges the VS Code integrated terminal: it can read your workspace, detect selected text, show native side-by-side diffs, and let you tweak before accepting. Nice.

Highlights (worth turning on today)

Workspace-aware context: It can “see” your open files and read your current selection, making suggestions more precise.
Native full-screen diff: Proposed edits open in VS Code’s side-by-side diff. Review and fine-tune before accepting — no blind overwrites.
One-command toggle: /ide enable on, /ide disable off, switch anytime.
Cursor mostly works: The extension is marked compatible with VS Code and forks (Cursor is a VS Code fork), though in some cases you may need to install it manually.

Install & Enable (3-minute setup)

Using VS Code as the example; Cursor is similar (manual extension install may be required — see “Common Pitfalls”).

Prerequisites

Gemini CLI version ≥ 0.1.20
You must run the CLI from the IDE’s integrated terminal (not an external terminal).

One-time install In the VS Code terminal, run:

gemini

Install IDE integration in gemini-cli:

/ide install

This will automatically install the Gemini CLI Companion extension.

Turn it on

/ide enable

Turn it off when needed:

/ide disable

Note: The marketplace page states the extension supports VS Code and VS Code forks. If you use Cursor, open the marketplace and manually search and install “Gemini CLI Companion”.

Recommended Usage (treat it as “code copilot + edit bot”)

1) Select → propose → accept via native diff

In a file, select the code or text you want to change.
In the terminal, tell Gemini your intent (or use your usual prompt template).
A side-by-side diff opens → you can fine-tune the right-side edits → then accept.

Great for: small bug fixes, API adjustments, renames, log unification — all “fine-grained” edits.

2) “Open files + guardrails” refactors

Open 2–3 key files involved (so it can “see” the context).
Provide “goal + constraints” (e.g., preserve function signatures, pass existing tests).
Land changes in batches via diff, balancing safety and pace.

Great for: slimming controllers, extracting hooks, standardizing error handling.

3) Selection = precise context anchor

Use selections to keep it focused.
In complex files, feed only the critical functions/snippets to reduce drift.

Great for: long files and legacy-heavy modules.

VS Code vs. Cursor: smooth setup

VS Code: /ide install auto-installs the extension → then /ide enable.
Cursor:
- In the Extensions page, manually install “Gemini CLI Companion” (VS Code forks supported).
- If /ide install shows “No installer for Cursor”, it’s a known issue — follow the hint to install manually.
- Cursor supports most VS Code extensions out of the box (as stated by the project and third-party reviews), but your mileage may vary.

Common Pitfalls & Troubleshooting

Extension installed, but CLI says it can’t connect to the IDE
- Required environment variables (such as GEMINI_CLI_IDE_WORKSPACE_PATH / GEMINI_CLI_IDE_SERVER_PORT) might not be ready.
- Fix: Ensure the extension is enabled; open a fresh IDE terminal and try again.
/ide install fails in Cursor
- Message: “No installer is available for Cursor”.
- Fix: Manually install the extension from the marketplace.
No native diff appears
- Confirm you’re running the CLI in the IDE integrated terminal, not an external terminal.

Who benefits? Best-fit scenarios

Solo developers: small, steady steps with immediate visual feedback.
Teams: consistent style and batch micro-edits (logs, errors, naming, comments).
Legacy cleanup: low-risk “sliced” refactors, landing edits via diffs.

Essentially, it turns “LLM code edits” into an auditable, controllable IDE-native workflow.

A handy onboarding checklist

npm i -g @google/gemini-cli (skip if already installed)
Open the project in VS Code → in the integrated terminal run: /ide install → /ide enable
Open 2–3 key files and start with small, selection-driven edits
When the diff opens, fine-tune then accept → commit with a clear message
Add a team norm: what changes can go through Gemini, and what must go through manual review

The official blog and extension page have key details — worth bookmarking.

Closing

Combine the “hardcore power” of the command line with the IDE’s visualization to boost both efficiency and certainty. Connect Gemini CLI to VS Code/Cursor today to make changes more controlled, context more precise, and collaboration smoother.

Codex Releases IDE Plugin for VS Code and Cursor

Aug 30, 2025

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Want to embed the “code-writing CodeX GPT-5” into VS Code? The Codex IDE gets it right. Read, modify, and run code in one go. This article will guide you through its highlights, installation steps, and most recommended use cases in 10 minutes.

Why Codex IDE?

It’s an “agent that can run code on its own.” Not just a chat assistant. Codex can directly read files, modify code, and run commands in your working directory. It also supports offloading large tasks to the cloud to run, and then pulling the changes back to your local machine for one-click acceptance. The official extension is compatible with VS Code / Cursor / Windsurf, with stable performance on macOS and Linux. For Windows, using WSL is recommended.

Side-by-side panel for collaboration. Drag the Codex panel to the right side of your editor. Selecting a piece of code allows you to type less and provide more accurate context, resulting in faster and more relevant responses.

Three “approval modes” for a balance of safety and efficiency. The default Agent mode can automatically read, modify, and run files within the current directory; it will ask for permission if it needs to go outside the directory or access the network. You can also switch to the chat-only Chat mode, or the Agent (Full Access) mode which has unrestricted permissions (use with caution).

Cloud execution, local observation. While chatting locally, you can trigger “Run in the cloud” with a single click. For large projects, let it work on a new branch; for smaller tasks, it’s smoother to have it finish up based on your local changes. The cloud context is maintained when you pull the changes back, so you can test them before merging.

Orchestrable and extensible. The extension is built around the open-source Codex CLI and supports the MCP and AGENTS.md specifications, making it easy for teams to write down project rules, build steps, and acceptance procedures for the agent to read.

3 Steps to Get Installed and Logged In

① Install the extension Search for “Codex – OpenAI’s coding agent” in the VS Code Marketplace and click install. The process is the same for Cursor and Windsurf.

② Log in It is recommended to use your ChatGPT account (Plus / Pro / Team / Edu / Enterprise are all included). You can also use an API Key, but that requires additional configuration.

③ (Optional) Install the CLI If you want to run it purely in the terminal or for CI, install the Codex CLI: npm i -g @openai/codex or brew install codex, then run codex to get started.

Windows Tip: For a more stable experience, use it with WSL.

6 Immediately Useful Scenarios

1) Quickly Understand Legacy Projects

Let Codex run tests, trace call chains, and summarize module responsibilities in the repo to give you an “out-of-the-box tour.” Ideal for new team members or when taking over an old project.

2) Implement Small Features on the Spot

In Agent mode, you can directly ask it to create new files, modify routes, add unit tests, and run local commands. You just need to review the PR.

3) Refactoring/Migration

Provide the goals and constraints, and let it commit changes in batches. If the task is time-consuming or has a large impact, switch to a cloud task to run it, and review the diff as it works.

4) Performance Profiling & Bug Reproduction

Provide logs and reproduction steps, and let it write probe scripts or local stress test commands and execute them to generate a comparison report.

5) “Internalize” Security and Standards

Add an AGENTS.md file to the project root: specify build/test commands, code style, commit conventions, and security points. The agent will follow these instructions, reducing “verbal agreements.”

6) Improve Team Collaboration Efficiency

Standardize the workflow of “Requirement → Cloud Run → Local Acceptance → Merge” as a team SOP. With everyone following the same process, the delivery pace becomes more stable.

3 Common Workflows You’ll Use

Workflow A: Quick Local Changes

Switch the panel to Agent.
Select code → state your intent → let it modify and run.
Review the diff, and “undo/redo” if you’re not satisfied.

Workflow B: Run Large Tasks in the Cloud

Specify the goal and constraints (branch, test coverage).
Select the environment → Run in the cloud.
You can continue local development during this time; once completed, pull the changes back to your local machine for testing.

Workflow C: Chat First to Finalize the Plan

Switch to Chat to think through the design, interfaces, and boundaries first, then switch back to Agent for implementation.

Team Adoption Cheat Sheet (Highly Recommended)

Write standards into AGENTS.md: Installation commands, test scripts, linting rules, commit templates, permission scopes. The agent will follow what you write.
Choose the mode based on the scenario:
- Use Chat for design discussions.
- Use Agent for local changes.
- Consider Full Access only for large-scale or network-related operations.
Use cloud tasks for “heavy lifting”: Migrating frameworks, batch refactoring, generating large test suites.
Keep the VS Code panel docked on the right to reduce window switching.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t see it after installation? It might be collapsed in the sidebar’s extension area; drag it to the right to dock it.
Planning to use it on Windows? Use WSL first for a smoother experience.
How to update? The extension updates automatically, but you can also check for updates manually on the IDE’s extension page.

TL;DR

Local = Quick changes/runs, Agent mode is sufficient.
Cloud = Heavy lifting, preserves context, pull back for testing when done.
Write rules in AGENTS.md, maximizing the quality of team collaboration.

3 “Out-of-the-Box” Example Prompts

“Add a new /pricing page in apps/web using Tailwind, add e2e tests, and commit after npm run test passes.”
“Optimize the N+1 query in UserService using includes, and generate a benchmark comparison report.”
“Upgrade eslint and prettier in the Monorepo to the latest stable versions, fix all CI errors, and then create a PR.”

Zed Adds ACP for Claude Code and Gemini: Many AI Teammates, One Editor

Aug 29, 2025

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Zed turns “agents” into a standard interface (ACP) and invites your command‑line agents into the editor. Gemini CLI is first‑class; Claude Code can run in Zed via a community ACP bridge. Multi‑agent coexistence is the new normal.

TL;DR

ACP is “LSP for AI coding agents.” Zed open‑sourced the spec (Apache). Any agent that implements ACP can run in Zed.
Gemini CLI integration: from Zed 0.201.5, create Gemini threads in the Agent panel; Zed can auto‑install; requires Gemini CLI ≥ 0.2.0.
Claude Code works via community bridge acp-claude-code: add one config snippet; supports auto‑accepting file edits permission mode.
Feature gaps to note: Gemini CLI currently lacks message history editing/restore, checkpoints, and SSH project usage — on the roadmap.
Data stays local: third‑party agent traffic does not tunnel through Zed servers. Multi‑buffer visual diffs and live previews are excellent.

Why This Matters

Editor–Agent decoupling Like LSP for languages, ACP lets you choose which agent plays. In the same project, switch agents for different tasks anytime.
Real CLI power, visualized in the editor Zed spawns real Gemini CLI subprocesses and speaks JSON‑RPC. You get all CLI capabilities plus live change visualization and multi‑buffer reviews.
Open spec and growing ecosystem ACP is open (Apache). The Neovim community is also adding ACP‑compatible agents. This isn’t single‑editor locked.

Setup and Quick Start (Gemini CLI)

Prepare Zed: Stable 0.201.5+ supports external agents. Open the Agent panel (cmd‑?), click the + button to start a Gemini thread. Optional keybinding:

[
  { "bindings": { "cmd-alt-g": ["agent::NewExternalAgentThread", { "agent": "gemini" }] } }
]

Prepare Gemini CLI:

If not installed, Zed will install it; otherwise it uses your PATH.
Requires ≥ 0.2.0. Upgrade:

npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@latest

Sign‑in options: Log in with Google / GEMINI_API_KEY / Vertex AI.

Usage tips:

Supports @file, @thread, @symbol, and web grabbing.
Not yet supported: message history edit/restore, checkpoints, SSH projects inside Zed.

One‑Step Claude Code in Zed (Community Bridge)

You can also use Claude Code in Zed via the community ACP bridge acp-claude-code. Add this to your Zed settings (auto‑accept edits supported):

{
  "agent_servers": {
    "claude-code": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["acp-claude-code"],
      "env": {
        "ACP_PERMISSION_MODE": "acceptEdits"
      }
    }
  }
}

The bridge implements an ACP agent that wraps the Claude Code SDK: session continuity, streaming output, tool calls, permission modes, and more. The Zed team notes native support is in progress; use the bridge for now.

Note: acceptEdits only auto‑accepts file edits. bypassPermissions skips all prompts — not recommended unless running batch jobs in a clean sandbox.

Install Claude Code if needed:

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Recommended Scenarios

Large‑repo refactors and batch fixes: multi‑buffer review + live diffs = changes at a glance.
Multi‑agent “PK”: Gemini drafts refactor plans; Claude Code adds tests and commit messages — all inside one editor.
Security/compliance teams: external agent traffic doesn’t traverse Zed servers.

Debugging

Run dev: open acp logs from the command palette to inspect Zed↔Agent messages. Super clear for troubleshooting.
Need a quick thread shortcut? Action name: agent::NewExternalAgentThread.

Ecosystem Direction

Today: Gemini CLI integration shipped.
Happening now: Claude Code via community ACP bridge is active and improving.
Likely next: ACP is open; more agents (e.g., Codex CLI, Cursor CLI) can plug in. Zed’s post encourages third‑party agents and other editors to join.

Action Checklist (copy‑paste)

Gemini path

Update Zed to ≥ 0.201.5.
Open Agent panel → new Gemini thread. If needed: npm i -g @google/gemini-cli@latest.

Claude Code path (bridge)

Install Claude Code: npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code.
Add the agent_servers snippet above; recommend ACP_PERMISSION_MODE=acceptEdits.

Debug

Use dev: open acp logs to diagnose permission/session issues.

Questions to Ponder

In your repo, which tasks suit Gemini better? Which ones suit Claude Code?
Should the team adopt a permission policy (e.g., auto‑accept edits only, never auto‑run commands)?
Worth hosting an internal “multi‑agent PK” learning session?

Zed Adds ACP for External Agents (Gemini CLI Live)

Aug 28, 2025

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Zed introduced an Agent Client Protocol (ACP) to bring external coding agents like Gemini CLI (and later, Claude Code, etc.) directly into the editor. The first end-to-end integration is Gemini CLI. You keep using the familiar CLI; Zed embeds it in a panel so you can see file changes, review diffs across multiple buffers, and accept or modify patches. ACP is open source (Apache 2.0), welcoming more agents and editors to join the ecosystem.

TL;DR

ACP is like LSP for agents: it decouples agents from editors so you can swap them freely.
Gemini CLI runs inside Zed now: open the Agent panel to start new threads; supported since Zed 0.201.5+.
It’s the real CLI, not a cut‑down version: Zed spawns Gemini CLI and talks via ACP; you can preview files and diffs in the editor UI.
Works out of the box: if the CLI isn’t installed, Zed installs it; if it is, Zed picks it up from PATH; Gemini CLI must be ≥ 0.2.0.
Bring any agent that speaks ACP: configure and run; debugging logs included.

Introduction

Many folks ask: can I switch multiple AI coding agents within a single editor? Zed’s answer: yes—right now. ACP decouples “agent” from “editor.” Gemini CLI leads as the first integration, and Neovim already joined the ACP ecosystem via Code Companion. The ecosystem door is open.

Why ACP Matters

1) Decoupling like LSP You don’t have to change editors to change agents. Any agent that speaks ACP can plug into Zed’s UI, benefiting from multi‑buffer review, syntax highlighting, and visual diffing. Data stays local—nothing is proxied through Zed’s servers.

2) Real capability + editor experience Zed doesn’t simulate a chat box; it runs Gemini CLI as a child process and communicates over JSON‑RPC. You get the CLI’s full capabilities alongside editor‑grade change previews and navigation.

3) Open ecosystem ACP is open source (Apache 2.0). The Zed team is inviting other editors to join; Neovim’s Code Companion already supports ACP‑compatible agents. Expect similar experiences across different editors over time.

What Can You Do Now? (Gemini CLI in Zed)

Run Gemini CLI threads directly inside the Agent panel (open with cmd‑?, click the + in the top‑right). Zed Stable v0.201.5+ supported.
You can @‑reference files, symbols, and prior threads, and even fetch webpages. Currently not supported: editing prior messages, restoring from history, checkpoints, and using agents within SSH projects—these official‑agent features are being filled in.
Example keybinding (assign a shortcut to Gemini):

[
  {
    "bindings": {
      "cmd-alt-g": ["agent::NewExternalAgentThread", { "agent": "gemini" }]
    }
  }
]

(From Zed’s docs example.)

Step 0: Update Zed Ensure Zed is Stable v0.201.5+ (or a newer Preview build).

Step 1: Prepare Gemini CLI

If you haven’t installed it, Zed will install a version automatically.
If you have installed it, Zed uses the one on PATH.
Requires Gemini CLI ≥ 0.2.0; older versions will error. To upgrade:

npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@latest

Step 2: Choose one of three sign‑in methods

Log in with Google: a browser window opens; Zed never sees your OAuth/token.
Gemini API Key: if GEMINI_API_KEY is set, Zed uses it; otherwise you’ll be prompted, and the key is securely stored in your system keychain.
Vertex AI: use this if your GCP environment is configured for Vertex.

Advanced: Bring Your Own Agent (ACP)

Configuration is straightforward:

{
  "agent_servers": {
    "Custom Agent": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["~/projects/agent/index.js", "--acp"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Any process that speaks ACP can plug in. During development, use “dev: open acp logs” to open the debug view and inspect messages between Zed and your agent.

Recommended Use Cases

1) Large‑repo refactors / batch fixes Review changes across multiple buffers at a glance; retry failed patches or regenerate fixes efficiently.

2) Multi‑agent “shoot‑out” Have Gemini CLI fix tests today, and try another ACP agent for performance experiments tomorrow. Swap agents without changing editors.

3) Security‑sensitive teams The real CLI runs locally; Zed provides the UI and protocol bridge. Your code doesn’t go through Zed’s servers, which helps for intranet, finance, and healthcare scenarios.

4) Smooth transition from terminal to editor workflows Keep your CLI muscle memory while gaining editor‑grade visual diffs and navigation.

Now and Next

Usable today: Zed supports external agents in Stable; Gemini CLI is the first shipping integration.
Ecosystem is expanding: ACP is open source, and the team encourages more editors and agents to join. Neovim supports ACP‑compatible agents via Code Companion.
Likely next: Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor CLI, etc., can plug in once they implement ACP. This is an ecosystem forecast (not an official promise), but given ACP’s openness and Zed’s messaging, it’s a reasonable expectation.

Quickstart Checklist

Update Zed to ≥ v0.201.5; open the Agent Panel (cmd‑?).
Install Gemini CLI ≥ 0.2.0 yourself (or let Zed auto‑install):
Terminal window
```
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli@latest
```
Then follow the sign‑in prompts.
Optional keybinding: see the JSON example above.
Integrate your own agent: add agent_servers in settings; use “dev: open acp logs” for debugging.

Two Things to Try Right Now

Start a Gemini thread in your project; have it fill in tests and propose a refactor plan.
Live demo for your team: switch different agents to solve the same problem and compare results.

What else is ACP great for? Share in the comments.

Plug Claude Code into China LLMs: DeepSeek / GLM-4.5 / Kimi K2

Aug 28, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Point Claude Code at Anthropic-compatible China model APIs and it just works: write code, run commands, even open PRs.

— Don’t overthink it. Follow this step-by-step and copy as you go.

Introduction

Everyone is trying Claude Code lately. The problem: your company network/budget doesn’t allow direct overseas access. Now what?

Good news: multiple top China providers offer Anthropic-compatible endpoints. Change Claude Code’s Base URL + Key and you’re in. This guide walks you through DeepSeek, Zhipu GLM-4.5, and Kimi K2, plus a quick “gotchas” checklist.

Quick Start (3 steps)

1) Install Claude Code

# Requires Node.js 18+
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

After installation, run claude in your terminal for the interactive UI. Node 18+ is supported; use /config inside Claude Code to tweak settings.

2) Get an API key from a China provider

DeepSeek: create a key in the platform’s API Keys page.
Zhipu Z.AI (GLM-4.5): generate a key in the console.
Kimi K2 (Moonshot): generate a key in the console.

3) Set environment variables (temporary test)

Export these in your current terminal session. They will reset on new sessions. For persistent setup, see “Long-term config” below.

Option A: DeepSeek (official Anthropic-compatible endpoint)

Temporary setup:

export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic"
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="your_DeepSeek_API_Key"
export ANTHROPIC_MODEL="deepseek-chat"
export ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL="deepseek-chat"
export API_TIMEOUT_MS=600000

Then in your project directory:

claude

DeepSeek’s docs provide the Anthropic-compatible path, recommended model names, and a note to raise the timeout for long outputs.

Long-term config (zsh example):

cat >> ~/.zshrc <<'EOF'
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic"
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="your_DeepSeek_API_Key"
export ANTHROPIC_MODEL="deepseek-chat"
export ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL="deepseek-chat"
export API_TIMEOUT_MS=600000
EOF

source ~/.zshrc

Verify: once started, type /status to see the current model; echo $ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL to double-check.

Option B: Zhipu GLM-4.5 (Z.AI official guides for Claude Code)

Temporary setup:

export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://api.z.ai/api/anthropic"
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="your_ZAI_API_Key"
# Optional: set default model
export ANTHROPIC_MODEL="glm-4.5"

Z.AI’s docs publish the Anthropic-compatible endpoint and show how to switch glm-4.5 vs glm-4.5-air via ~/.claude/settings.json.

Switch model via settings.json (optional):

{
  "env": {
    "ANTHROPIC_MODEL": "glm-4.5-air"
  }
}

Open a new terminal and run claude, then /status in the UI.

Option C: Kimi K2 (Moonshot’s Anthropic compatibility)

Temporary setup (global domain is more reliable):

export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://api.moonshot.ai/anthropic"
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="your_Moonshot_API_Key"
# Some deployments map temperature to ~0.6; defaults are fine

Moonshot emphasize compatibility with both OpenAI and Anthropic for K2 in the repo and blog. Community guides commonly use https://api.moonshot.ai/anthropic as the Base URL. Note: some posts show .cn which can fail. Prefer .ai or check the console docs.

Sanity Check: Did I really connect?

Inside claude, do these three quick checks:

Check model: /status or ask “What is your current model ID?”
Run a command: /bash echo "hello cc" to see if the permission prompt works.
Edit a file: ask it to create README_CC.md in a sample repo to confirm read/write.

These are all part of the recommended Claude Code workflow and setup.

Common Issues & Quick Fixes

Q1: 401 Unauthorized?

Claude Code supports two auth positions:

ANTHROPIC_API_KEY (sent as X-Api-Key)
ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN (sent as Authorization: Bearer)

China-compatible endpoints generally prefer ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN together with a custom Base URL.

Q2: Can’t connect / 404?

Ensure the Base URL includes /anthropic (e.g., DeepSeek and Moonshot compatibility endpoints).
Use .ai for Kimi; some .cn endpoints may not work.

Q3: Built-in WebSearch tool doesn’t respond?

When not using Anthropic’s official API, the built-in WebSearch tool is not available. Use an external MCP search tool (Tavily/Brave/DuckDuckGo, etc.).

Q4: Long outputs timing out?

DeepSeek recommends API_TIMEOUT_MS=600000 (10 minutes).

Q5: Multimodal / image messages?

Compatibility endpoints may not fully support every Anthropic field (e.g., images/doc content). Check the vendor docs.

Security & Compliance Notes

Protect repo secrets: add .env and secrets/** to permissions.deny in ~/.claude/settings.json.
Sanitize sensitive code: mirror the repo or remove keys before sharing with AI.
Permission mode: keep prompts enabled. Only use --dangerously-skip-permissions when you completely trust the environment.

Copy-Paste Cheat Sheet

Provider	Base URL	Required Env Var	Recommended Model
DeepSeek	`https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic`	`ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN`	`deepseek-chat`
Zhipu Z.AI	`https://api.z.ai/api/anthropic`	`ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN`	`glm-4.5` / `glm-4.5-air`
Kimi K2	`https://api.moonshot.ai/anthropic`	`ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN`	(use platform’s default routing)

All entries are from official vendor documentation or commonly used, tested settings.

Advanced: Persist Config in Claude Code

Don’t want to export every time? Put env vars in ~/.claude/settings.json:

{
  "env": {
    "ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL": "https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic",
    "ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN": "xxxxx",
    "ANTHROPIC_MODEL": "deepseek-chat",
    "API_TIMEOUT_MS": "600000"
  }
}

settings.json is the officially recommended layered config (global/project), covering env, permissions, hooks, and more.

Conclusion

With domestic models connected, Claude Code remains the same “turn ideas into code” engine. Which one feels best? DeepSeek is fast, GLM-4.5 thinks steadily, and K2 is great value. Try them side by side.

Once you have one path working, your team can pilot low-cost AI code collaboration and turn efficiency into real outcomes.

Which combo works best for you? Any pitfalls you’ve hit? Share your practices in the comments.

Google Translate Live Conversation + AI Speaking Practice — Learn English the Easy Way

Aug 28, 2025

Vibe Sparking

With Google Translate today, you don’t just “read and understand” — you can actually talk and practice speaking. Travel, business trips, cross‑border trade, study abroad — all get easier.

Introduction

When you’re abroad, the hardest part is simply speaking up. This time, Google added two new “gears” to the Translate app: Live Conversation and Personalized Speaking Practice. In real use, it feels like carrying a pocket “simultaneous interpreter + personal tutor”.

Note: As of 2025‑08‑27 (APAC), Live Conversation is rolling out first in the US, India, and Mexico; Speaking Practice is in limited testing. Live conversation supports 70+ languages (including Arabic, French, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Tamil, etc.).

Highlights at a Glance (try these now)

One‑tap “Live translate”: bilingual two‑way speech, dual‑subtitle display, real‑time TTS; auto detects pauses, accents, intonation, and stays robust even in noisy environments like airports and cafés.
AI Speaking Practice: auto‑generates dialogues for your goal; dual modes for listening with keyword taps + guided speaking; daily progress tracked. Priority rollout for English ↔ Spanish/French/Portuguese.
Powered by Gemini: stronger semantic understanding, multimodality, and TTS — more natural interaction.

Get Started (iOS / Android)

iOS Search for Google Translate on the App Store → Install → Open the app → Allow microphone permission.

Android Search for Google Translate on Google Play → Install → Open the app → Allow microphone permission. In Settings, enable Tap to Translate (floating bubble). Copy text in any app to translate instantly.

Don’t mix this up: Pixel phones also have a system‑level Live Translate (toggled in system settings). That’s different from the “Live translate” inside the Translate app discussed here.

Live Conversation: a pocket interpreter

How to use Open Translate → tap Live translate → pick two languages → start talking. The app auto switches between the two languages, speaks translations aloud, and shows bilingual captions.

Why it’s more robust With updated speech/ASR models, it can separate ambient noise. It works in airports, subways, and night markets.

Currently available: US, India, Mexico (more regions to come).

Great use cases

Language learning: practice with a tutor/classmate; real‑time captions help you catch key points.
Ride hailing & directions: you speak Chinese, the driver hears the other language; they reply, you hear Chinese.
Ordering at restaurants: explain allergies/preferences; the app interprets to avoid awkwardness.
Front desk/customs/hotel check‑in: when confirming details repeatedly, dual captions keep a visible history for confidence.

Speaking Practice: AI tutor tailored to your goals

Entry: Translate app → Practice How it works:

Choose level and goal (Travel survival, Business communication, Daily small talk) → the app instantly generates scenario dialogues.
Listening mode: listen to a dialogue and tap keywords you hear.
Speaking mode: speak; if you get stuck, it gives hints.
Progress tracking: follows your daily practice curve and ramps difficulty gradually.

Known rollout:

English speakers practicing Spanish/French; Spanish/French/Portuguese speakers practicing English. Other languages expanding in phases.

Who benefits

7‑day pre‑trip crash course: 10 minutes a day for “airport/hotel/restaurant/directions”.
Trade/support roles: drill “self‑intro, pricing terms, after‑sales flow” before real meetings.
Study abroad/exchange: dorm/class/club topics generated with one tap — “rehearse” in the app first.

Pro Tips Checklist (boost experience instantly)

Use wired/ANC earphones: better pickup and audibility for both sides.
Save high‑frequency phrases: build a phrasebook of your go‑to lines; with Tap to Translate, replies are faster.
Offline backup: text/camera translation supports offline language packs (download first). Live conversation generally needs a connection.
Mind privacy: don’t read out card numbers or sensitive info; watch speaker volume in public.
Two “Live Translate” entries: system‑level (Pixel settings) vs. in‑app — use the right one.

Recommended Scenarios (from handy to indispensable)

Backpacking & road trips: asking directions, booking activities, roadside assistance — all with one app.
Cross‑border project comms: standups, requirement clarifications, demos — use Live Conversation to align first, then follow up with docs.
Medical visits: symptoms, allergies, dosage — dual captions you can scroll back reduce misunderstandings.
Teaching/volunteering: smoother communication with international parents and visiting students.
Cross‑border e‑commerce: during peak season, use conversation to reach basic understanding, then switch to written handling.

Limits and Expectations

Gradual regional rollout: starting with US/IN/MX; other countries will follow. Keep your app updated.
Coverage and accuracy: 70+ conversational languages supported; for niche jargon or heavy accents, rephrase and slow down.
Learning vs. replacement: AI is powerful but can’t replace the cultural/emotional value of language learning — to truly fit in, keep listening and speaking.

One‑Page Cheat Sheet

Open Translate → Live translate → choose languages → start chatting.
Open Practice → set level/goal → tap‑to‑listen / guided speaking → check daily progress.
Enable Tap to Translate to translate copied text in chat apps.

Wrap‑Up

With this upgrade, Google packed both “chatting” and “learning” into one app. Whether you’re traveling, doing cross‑border business, or preparing for an exchange program, you can now panic less, speak more, and say it right. Where will you try it first? Share your “fails or wins” in the comments.

Claude Code CLI Playbook: REPL, Pipes, Sessions & Permissions

Aug 28, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Introduction

GUIs are great, but the command line is faster, steadier, and composable. Claude Code CLI is that trusty knife: open a REPL, one-shot via pipes, resume past sessions, and fine-tune permissions — all with a single command.

This guide covers 90% of daily CLI usage with minimal memorization. If you can copy it, don’t type it. If you can automate it, don’t do it by hand.

TL;DR (5 quick lines)

REPL: claude to chat; claude "…" to start with a question.
Print/Pipe: -p is non-interactive one-shot; pair with --output-format json/stream-json for orchestration.
Sessions: -c resumes last; -r picks from history; --session-id pins a long-running thread.
Permissions: --permission-mode for granularity; --allowedTools/--disallowedTools for allow/deny lists.
Dangerous skip: --dangerously-skip-permissions only in offline/sandbox environments.

#1 REPL Mode: a “conversational IDE” in your terminal

Most common launches:

claude
claude "explain this project like I'm new here"

Handy tips:

claude --ide
claude --append-system-prompt "You are a careful code reviewer."

Mindset: REPL is perfect for exploratory work, incremental refactors, and step-by-step walkthroughs. Switch models on the fly with --model sonnet (or a full model ID).

#2 Print / Pipe Mode: scriptable, one-and-done

The core is -p: read from stdin → produce one response → exit. Ideal for scripts, CI, and batch jobs.

claude -p "explain this function"
cat server.log | claude -p "summarize error patterns"
git diff | claude -p "write a clear PR description"

Orchestration-friendly formats:

claude -p "summarize as JSON" --output-format json
cat api.md | claude -p --input-format stream-json --output-format stream-json

Pipeline example (with jq):

git diff | claude -p "summarize as JSON with keys: title, bullets" --output-format json \
  | jq -r '"# \(.title)\n- " + (.bullets | join("\n- "))'

#3 Session Management: resume, browse, and pin IDs

Four essentials:

claude -c
claude -c -p "Check for type errors"
claude -r
claude -r "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000" --no-interactive "fix all linting issues"

Pin a session ID for “long-term project concierge”:

export CC_SID="12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc"
claude --session-id $CC_SID "Keep maintaining the release plan"

Tip: give each long-running task its own --session-id to keep context stable and history traceable.

#4 Permission Modes: speed with boundaries

Four modes, clearly defined:

claude --permission-mode default
claude --permission-mode acceptEdits
claude --permission-mode plan
claude --permission-mode bypassPermissions

“Permission prompt proxy” for non-interactive environments (e.g., CI): let an MCP tool handle prompts on your behalf.

claude -p --permission-prompt-tool mcp_auth_tool "run code review"

#5 Dangerous Skip: only in offline/sandbox

claude --dangerously-skip-permissions

Safe to use when:

Local sandbox with no network.
Demo/training setups with read-only FS or snapshots you can roll back.
Disposable environments you’ll destroy after the run.

Avoid when:

Production, repos with secrets, CI that writes to real resources.
Any scenario where you don’t want auto shell execution or file writes.

Rule of thumb: if you can avoid it, do. If you must, isolate first.

#6 Tool Lists: safer with allow/deny

Precisely control which tools can be used; child-command wildcards are supported.

claude --allowedTools "Bash(git:*), Edit"
claude --disallowedTools "Bash(rm:*)"

Recommended for CI: allow only what you need for edits; block dangerous commands.

claude -p \
  --permission-mode acceptEdits \
  --allowedTools "Edit" \
  --disallowedTools "Bash(rm:*), Bash(curl:*), Bash(wget:*)"

#7 I/O Formats: seamless upstream/downstream

claude -p "explain"
claude -p --input-format stream-json --output-format stream-json --replay-user-messages

What does --replay-user-messages do? In streamed JSON pipelines, it replays stdin “user” messages to stdout so middleware can align event flows upstream and downstream.

#8 Advanced Trio: model, dirs, and settings

claude --model sonnet --fallback-model opus -p "explain the migration plan"
claude --add-dir ../apps ../lib --cwd ./apps/web
claude --settings ./cc.settings.json

Example cc.settings.json:

{
  "verbose": true,
  "maxTurns": 8,
  "appendSystemPrompt": "Prefer clear diffs and small PRs."
}

Cheat Sheet (copy-friendly)

claude
claude "help write a release note"
claude -p "explain this function" --output-format text
cat logs.txt | claude -p "find top 5 recurring errors"
git diff | claude -p "summarize as JSON" --output-format json
claude -c
claude -r "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000" --no-interactive "finish the refactor"
claude --session-id 12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc
claude --permission-mode plan
claude --allowedTools "Edit"
claude --disallowedTools "Bash(rm:*)"
claude --dangerously-skip-permissions

Wrap-up

The CLI shines for two reasons: speed and composability. Use REPL for exploration; use -p for automation and pipelines. With traceable sessions, controllable permissions, and orchestratable output formats, Claude Code fits naturally into your engineering rhythm.

Type 10× fewer commands, deliver 10× more results.

Which combo works best for you? Share your “command flows” in the comments — I’ll turn a few into posters and send you a Vibe Coding quick-start pack.

Discussion

Do you use REPL or -p more often — and why?
When do you enable acceptEdits?
Do you have a one-liner pipeline you swear by? Share it so we can learn from it.

Mastering Claude Code Sessions: Continue, Resume, Automate

Aug 28, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Teach Claude Code to “pick up the thread” with the quartet of --continue / --resume / --session-id / non-interactive mode, so you can keep previous context intact, coordinate multiple tasks, and automate reliably.

Introduction

Writing code is like training — the worst enemy is interruption. You discussed a refactor plan with Claude Code yesterday, and today you forget where you left off? Running multiple threads gets mixed up? Your script loses context after two turns?

This article explains how Claude Code sessions work and how to resume instantly, recover specific threads, run many in parallel, and keep context in scripts — so your Vibe Coding rhythm never drops.

Four Real Scenarios Where Sessions Help

Continue yesterday’s thread: jump right back into the last conversation.
Work on two tracks: bugfix on one branch, new feature on another, without interference.
Script automation: multi-turn interaction in CI/scripts without losing context.
Privacy and cost: local retention and awareness of summarization cost.

The Session Management Quartet

1) Fastest: continue the most recent conversation (`--continue` / `-c`)

Command:
Terminal window
```
claude --continue
# or
claude -c
```
Mindset: zero choices — immediately resume the most recent session; no need to reconfigure the environment.
Tip: resume the latest session inside a script and print the result:
Terminal window
```
claude --continue --print "Continue the refactor and add unit tests"
```
(--print is equivalent to -p, i.e., non-interactive output.)

2) More precise: resume a specific session (`--resume` / `-r`)

Interactive “session picker”:
Terminal window
```
claude --resume
```
This shows a list of past sessions (start time, first prompt or summary, message count). Use arrow keys to choose. Great when you switch tracks several times a day.

Resume directly by session ID:

claude --resume 550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000 "Finish the API abstraction layer"
# or
claude -r 550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000 "Keep writing integration tests"

Perfect for scripts/automation where you need exact control.

3) Script-friendly: capture `session_id` + non-interactive multi-turn

Idea: start once to capture a session_id, then chain every subsequent step with --resume $sid.

# Step 1: start a session and grab session_id (present in JSON output)
sid=$(claude -p "Start a refactor session: list the risk points" --output-format json | jq -r '.session_id')

# Step 2: chain non-interactive turns
claude -p --resume "$sid" "According to the plan, refactor utils/date.ts first"
claude -p --resume "$sid" "Add ts-jest config and unit test examples"

Key point: --output-format json includes a session_id field; you can also use --no-interactive with --resume for strictly non-interactive runs.

Caution: some users report that repeatedly using --continue in non-interactive mode may create a new session, which looks like it resumed but actually changed IDs. For automation, prefer fixed session_id + --resume.

4) In REPL too: the `/resume` command

Inside the interactive REPL, type:

/resume

You’ll get a list of sessions to restore. This is the same source as --resume/--continue, triggering the same SessionStart/Resume logic (as noted in Hooks docs).

Handy REPL keys:

Esc Esc: edit the previous message
↑ / ↓: browse history in the current session

Great for quickly tweaking your last prompt.

Parallel, Not Cross-Talk: isolate sessions with Git worktrees

Want to push “bugfix” and “new feature” at the same time? Use git worktree to create two working directories. Launch Claude Code separately in each directory so context stays naturally isolated:

git worktree add ../proj-feature-a -b feature-a
git worktree add ../proj-bugfix bugfix-123

cd ../proj-feature-a && claude
cd ../proj-bugfix   && claude

This workflow is strongly recommended: sessions and file state won’t affect each other.

Privacy & Cost: session retention and background summaries

Local retention: the client stores sessions locally (configurable; common defaults keep ~30 days) for --resume. Enterprises can set zero data retention.
Background summarization: to power --resume lists and previews, Claude Code performs background session summarization, incurring a small token cost.

Copy-and-Run “Session Toolbox”

Bash multi-turn template:

# Start a session and save its ID
sid=$(claude -p "Prepare release: generate change list" --output-format json | jq -r '.session_id')

# Chain subsequent steps to the same session
claude -p --resume "$sid" "Generate release notes in Chinese and English"
claude -p --resume "$sid" "Check CI failures and provide fix commands"
claude -p --resume "$sid" "Output a final checklist.md"

(--print/-p is non-interactive; you can also force non-interactive with --no-interactive.)

Quick interactive entry points:

# Most recent
claude --continue

# Pick from history
claude --resume

# In REPL
/resume

Advanced: hook sessions into team workflows (optional)

If you’ve configured Hooks such as SessionStart/SessionEnd, resuming a session also triggers them. You can automatically load the latest issues, change summaries, or safety checks at resume time.

Wrap-up

Session management isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s the foundation for keeping momentum. Use --continue for quick, ad-hoc resumption; use --resume + session_id for long-running, replayable work; use worktree for physical isolation; and bring it all into scripts. Your Vibe Coding will evolve from sketchy inspiration to a reproducible creative pipeline.

Which session pattern do you need most right now? Share in the comments.

Claude Code Playbook 1.10: Outsource Permissions to Your MCP Tool with claude code --permission-prompt-tool

Aug 28, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Introduction

Keep getting interrupted by permission prompts? Want Claude Code to run in CI/CD, nightly jobs, or remote containers without flipping “allow everything”?

The answer is this switch: --permission-prompt-tool. It delegates the decision of “allow this tool call?” to a specific MCP tool you choose. It supports conditional approval, audit trails, and can run in non-interactive CLI and headless setups. The CLI docs explicitly state its purpose: in non-interactive mode, your MCP tool handles permission prompts.

Permission order is also clear: first check settings.json / --allowedTools / --disallowedTools. If a rule applies, it’s allowed or denied immediately. Otherwise Claude calls your --permission-prompt-tool. The official SDK docs describe the full flow and the JSON response format.

TL;DR

What it is: a bridge that delegates “allow or deny tool use” to an MCP tool. Great for automation, headless, and compliance.
How decisions are made: static rules first (settings/allowed/disallowed). If no match, Claude calls your permission agent, which returns JSON: allow or deny.
Best use cases: CI/CD, batch refactors, remote containers/servers, IDE/plugins, enterprise audit/compliance.
Why sec teams like it: auditable, recordable, granular, aligned with IAM and least privilege. Even better with an MCP allowlist.

What it actually does

It forwards the question “should we allow this tool call?” to your MCP tool. That MCP tool can enforce approvals, allow/deny lists, time-of-day policies, Slack approvals, risk scoring—your rules, your control. This works in both CLI and headless modes.

Claude Code applies a three-layer permission check:

Layer 1: Static configuration

Check predefined permission rules first:

settings.json
CLI --allowedTools
CLI --disallowedTools

Layer 2: Decision

If layer 1 yields a clear answer → allow or deny directly. If there’s no rule → go to layer 3.

Layer 3: Dynamic prompt

Ask the MCP tool you specify to decide: --permission-prompt-tool your_custom_tool

Running examples

Suppose Claude wants to use Write to modify files.

Case 1: statically allowed

{
  "allowedTools": ["Write", "Read"]
}

Result: allowed immediately; MCP tool is not called.

Case 2: statically denied

{
  "disallowedTools": ["Write"]
}

Result: denied immediately; MCP tool is not called.

Case 3: no static rule

{
  "allowedTools": ["Read"]
  // no rule about Write
}

Result: call the MCP tool specified by --permission-prompt-tool.

Expressed in code:

def check_permission(tool_name):
    # Layer 1: static config
    if tool_name in settings.allowedTools:
        return True  # allow immediately

    if tool_name in settings.disallowedTools:
        return False  # deny immediately

    # Layer 2: no rule, ask MCP tool
    if permission_prompt_tool:
        return permission_prompt_tool.ask_permission(tool_name)

    # Default (usually: ask the user)
    return prompt_user(tool_name)

Practical workflows

Enterprise example: most tools pre-configured; exceptional calls require dynamic approval.

claude code --allowedTools "Read,Grep,LS" \
            --disallowedTools "Bash:rm,Bash:sudo" \
            --permission-prompt-tool enterprise_approver \
            "analyze codebase"

Flow:

1. Claude uses Read → allowed by static config ✅
1. Claude wants Bash:rm → denied by static config ❌
1. Claude wants Write → no rule; ask enterprise_approver ❓

Benefits:

Performance: fast decisions for common tools via static rules
Flexibility: edge cases handled dynamically
Security: default to deny; explicit authorization required

4 high-impact use cases

1) CI/CD and headless scripts

Goal: run code edits, test fixes, and reporting in pipelines without permission pop-ups.
How:

claude -p "fix flaky tests and commit" \
  --allowedTools "Read,Grep" \
  --disallowedTools "Bash(rm*),Write" \
  --mcp-config ci-tools.json \
  --permission-prompt-tool mcp__sec__approval_prompt \
  --output-format json

Effect: anything not covered by static rules gets routed to mcp__sec__approval_prompt for remote approval. Pipelines keep flowing.

2) Large-scale batch refactors

Goal: nightly bulk edits, formatting, and migration PRs.
How: mark “critical-path edits” as require-approval, allow the rest statically. Log every change for audit.
Basis: define granular IAM rules by tool/path, e.g., Edit(docs/**), Bash(npm run test:*).

3) Remote containers & dev servers

Goal: safely allow necessary actions where there’s no UI (Docker/SSH, headless).
How: enable the permission prompt tool in headless (non-interactive) mode:

claude -p "build and publish image" \
  --permission-prompt-tool mcp__guard__prompt \
  --mcp-config /etc/mcp/servers.json

Note: headless docs indicate --permission-prompt-tool applies in --print non-interactive flows.

4) “Delegated approver” inside IDE/plugins

Goal: let a GUI agent or Slack bot handle approvals on behalf of the IDE user.
How: MCP tool shows a GUI or posts a Slack card; approver clicks and returns allow/deny.
Security: MCP servers must be trusted and auditable per org policy.

How it works (official mechanism translated)

Priority: check settings.json and CLI --allowedTools / --disallowedTools first. If they decide, act; otherwise call your MCP tool.
Response format (must be a JSON string):
- Allow:
```
{"behavior":"allow","updatedInput":{...}}
```
- Deny:
```
{"behavior":"deny","message":"..."}
```
- updatedInput lets your agent return human-amended input back to the model (e.g., an edited diff).

Minimal viable MCP tool

TypeScript (conceptual)

const server = new McpServer({ name:"sec-approval", version:"0.0.1" });

server.tool(
  "approval_prompt",
  "Return allow/deny for tool use",
  { tool_name: z.string(), input: z.object({}).passthrough() },
  async ({ tool_name, input }) => {
    const allow = await riskCheck(tool_name, input); // your risk logic
    const payload = allow
      ? { behavior: "allow", updatedInput: input }
      : { behavior: "deny", message: "Policy denied by SEC team" };
    return { content: [{ type: "text", text: JSON.stringify(payload) }] };
  }
);

Start it like this:

claude -p "migrate configs safely" \
  --allowedTools "Read,Grep" \
  --disallowedTools "Bash(rm*),Write" \
  --mcp-config security-tools.json \
  --permission-prompt-tool mcp__sec-approval__approval_prompt

Headless and CLI parameter mappings are available in the official docs.

Python (conceptual)

async def approval_prompt(tool_name: str, input: dict):
    ok = policy_match(tool_name, input)
    if ok:
        return json.dumps({"behavior":"allow","updatedInput":input})
    return json.dumps({"behavior":"deny","message":f"Denied {tool_name}"})

The official SDK also documents Python/TS structures and fields.

Compared to “skip permissions”

--dangerously-skip-permissions: bluntly skips all prompts. The docs warn to use sparingly.
--permission-prompt-tool: controlled, auditable, and extensible. Aligns with enterprise security/compliance. You can authorize by directory/command, e.g., Bash(npm run test:*), Edit(docs/**).

Best-practice checklist (enterprise-ready)

Three layers: static first (settings/allowed/disallowed) → MCP agent as fallback → default deny.
MCP allowlist: connect only to trusted MCP servers, managed via repo config.
Granular matching: use Bash(…), Edit(…), mcp__server, mcp__server__tool for precise authorization; wildcards are not supported by MCP.
Audit and replay: log decisions in the permission agent; pair with --output-format json to persist runs.
Risk isolation: run inside containers/DevContainers to limit blast radius.

Common pitfalls

Wrong tool naming: mcp__<server>__<tool> denotes a single tool; mcp__<server> allows all tools from that server. No wildcards.
Expecting prompts in interactive mode: this switch primarily targets --print non-interactive flows.
Treating it as a silver bullet: keep base permissions in settings/allowed/disallowed to reduce calls and network exposure.
Ignoring MCP security: evaluate third-party servers carefully and apply least privilege.

Quick copy-paste

Allow common read-only tools + deny risky commands + MCP fallback:

claude -p "refactor and open PR" \
  --allowedTools "Read,Grep,LS" \
  --disallowedTools "Bash(rm*),Write" \
  --mcp-config team-mcp.json \
  --permission-prompt-tool mcp__approver__prompt \
  --output-format json

Authorize by command granularity:

claude -p "run tests" \
  --allowedTools "Bash(npm run test:*),Read" \
  --permission-prompt-tool mcp__approver__prompt

All parameter semantics, permission modes, and match patterns are covered in the official CLI / IAM / headless docs.

Conclusion

--permission-prompt-tool is not just a toggle—it’s an enterprise-grade “permission gateway” interface. You can move risk evaluation, human approvals, and audit trails into a single MCP tool. Automation without recklessness: keep both efficiency and security strong.

Does this permission design satisfy your compliance needs? Tell us how you’d wire Slack/Teams/ticketing to “click-to-approve”.

Who Should Use Claude Code? Perspectives by Role — Vibe Coding Experiences and Use‑Case Analysis

Aug 27, 2025

Vibe Sparking

In recent years, AI coding assistants have proliferated. Among them, Anthropic’s Claude Code (CC) has drawn attention by positioning itself as an “intelligent coding tool in your terminal.”

“Vibe Coding” refers to using these tools to rapidly turn ideas in your head into code — a fast‑iterating, intuition‑driven development flow.

This article distills feedback from different types of users, explains the reasons behind the patterns, and summarizes where Claude Code shines in Vibe Coding. We also compare CC to adjacent tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex CLI, Cursor CLI, Google Gemini CLI, etc.) to highlight strengths, weaknesses, and fit.

How Different People Experience Claude Code

Users with different backgrounds report notably different experiences when using CC for Vibe Coding:

1) Zero‑code beginners: a steep climb

Claude Code isn’t a one‑click “build an app” magic wand. It expects clear natural‑language tasking so it can “plan, write code, and ensure it works.”
People with no coding literacy struggle to phrase effective instructions or judge correctness, so CC is “hard to drive.”
CC primarily runs in the terminal, assuming some dev environment and command‑line experience — a non‑trivial barrier for beginners.

2) Senior architects: cautiously skeptical

Many view CC’s value as “limited” — hand‑writing the code feels safer and more reliable.
CC can help “debug and fix issues,” scanning a codebase for bugs and proposing patches, but results still require human review.
The permissioned workflow asks for user approvals step by step (you can enable Yolo mode to auto‑approve), which can feel inefficient.
CC remains early and can be unstable.
Net: treat it as an assistant, not a crutch.

3) Technical PMs / founders / CEOs: newfound leverage

PMs, founders, and CEOs call it “finally a way to quickly ship ideas stuck in my head.”
Many ideas you might hesitate to “ask the team to build” can be prototyped solo with CC, such as:
- Personalized feed apps
- Note‑taking utilities
- Small Apple Watch data parsers
- Personal sites
In enterprises, CTOs experiment with LLM add‑ons for legacy systems — smart support, recommendations, and more.
Intercom’s example: Claude Code “lets us build things we never had time for — from AI data‑labeling tools to an ROI calculator for sales.”

Using Claude Code for Internal System Integration

⚡ Rapidly integrating heterogeneous systems

CC excels at automating drudgery: fixing lint, resolving merge conflicts, drafting release notes.
It can quickly scaffold glue code across APIs, databases, and filesystems, enabling fast experiments.

🤖 Injecting LLM intelligence into legacy systems

CC can generate integration layers for LLM capabilities and wrap natural‑language skills into existing systems.
Examples: internal knowledge‑base chatbots; CRM smart‑recommendation modules.
CC can “stay aware of the whole project structure,” and via MCP pull data from Google Drive, Figma, Slack, etc.

👉 Positioning: an accelerator, not a replacement. You still need monitoring, tests, and mature architectures.

Adoption Challenges

1) Reliability

LLMs are probabilistic; outputs won’t be correct every time.
For tasks like global renaming, “let the IDE’s refactor tools do it” is often safer.
Community feedback: CC performs better on web/front‑end than on Swift/iOS.
Bottom line: great as an assistant; not a fully automated path to production‑grade software.

2) Cost

Individual subscriptions are manageable; organization‑wide costs add up.
Reported averages: roughly ~$6 per person per day; with Sonnet 4, team costs can run $100–$200 per person per month.
Pricing: Pro ~ $17/month; Max up to $200/month.
Conclusion: fine for personal dev; building products/services purely via API usage can get expensive.

Where Claude Code Fits for Vibe Coding

Creative prototypes and personal projects: quickly assemble small apps, algorithm prototypes, or validation scripts.
- Hundreds of lines of code in minutes.
Understanding and refactoring complex codebases: analyze logic, sketch architecture maps, propose global improvements.
Everyday acceleration and automation: generate tests/docs, fix formatting, go from issue to patch PR.

👉 Best practice: Human + AI collaboration. Humans steer; AI accelerates.

Comparisons with Other AI Coding Tools

Tool	Traits	Best‑fit scenarios	Limits
Claude Code	Terminal agent; strong reasoning	Deep debugging; large codebases; creative prototyping	Cost; imperfect reliability
GitHub Copilot	IDE plugin; code completion	Everyday small‑step coding	Weak at global planning; not great for 0→1
Cursor (Editor)	VS Code‑like, AI‑enhanced	IDE‑centric workflows; front‑end	Agent mode feels heavy; middling stability
Cursor CLI	CLI, multi‑model	Flexible; supports Anthropic/OpenAI/Google	Beta; stability varies
OpenAI Codex CLI	Terminal AI agent; multimodal	Debugging; automation; open and flexible	Still evolving; code quality varies
Google Gemini CLI	Free/open; long context	Big projects; low budgets; broad tasks	Ecosystem younger; shallower reasoning depth

Takeaways and Recommendations

Best‑suited users:
- Technically literate PMs / founders / CEOs: turn ideas into reality fast.
- Dev teams: internal integrations and LLM experiments.
Less suited:
- Complete beginners (barrier too high).
- Senior architects who need rigor and determinism (use CC as an aide, not a driver).

Claude Code isn’t a silver bullet, but in the Vibe Coding arena it helps more ideas leap from mind to reality. The winner of this AI developer‑productivity race will be whoever best balances cost with reliability.

Stop Arguing — Ship with Claude Code: Turn Newcomers and Engineers into One Team

Aug 27, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Claude Code pushes the long‑running trend of “write less code, get more done” to the extreme. Writing code is only a slice of engineering. Dialogue and collaboration help both “non‑coders” and engineers convert Unknown Unknowns into Known Unknowns — that’s how Claude Code becomes real productivity.

Introduction: Why the arguments?

A discussion has been making the rounds: some say LLMs let “non‑coders” ship small software; professional engineers counter that software engineering is much more than code — requirements, architecture, integration, and long‑term maintenance. Both sides are right — just speaking from different vantage points. Behind the debate is a decades‑long industry arc of “writing less code,” and Claude Code is simply the next turn of the crank.

1) This shift isn’t sudden

Software has steadily reduced mechanical work:

Rails scaffolding: one command generates MVC; prototypes get moving fast.
Protocol Buffers: efficient cross‑language RPC without bespoke serialization code.
Scala implicits/given: use the type system to remove boilerplate and glue.

LLMs extend that same trajectory: write less code, accomplish more. But the “engineering” never goes away.

2) What exactly does Claude Code change?

It lives in your terminal — not just another chat box.
It takes action: edits files, runs commands, creates commits.
It integrates with external systems via MCP (read design docs, update Jira, use custom tools).

Automation also moves into CI/CD: GitHub Actions can @claude in PRs/Issues to auto‑review, branch, and propose fixes.

On the ground, enterprise rollout is happening — teams can assign standard or advanced Claude/Claude Code seats with central management and tracking.

3) Why do “non‑coders” feel empowered?

Because this time AI offers them a usable interface:

PMs can spin up prototypes in natural language and surface ambiguities earlier.
Ops/design can tweak small features or scripts directly without waiting in backlogs.

Media are observing the same trend. “Vibe Coding” — programming closer to intent, less fixation on code — is heating up. Reporters have done pair‑coding sessions and, in two days, shipped small UI and feature changes. The term took off in early 2025.

4) What worries engineers?

Durability and control:

Architectural boundaries, data contracts, performance budgets, observability — none of these are solved by “a couple snippets.”
Tests and acceptance criteria must be explicit. Tools like Cucumber/Gherkin let you write business‑readable, executable acceptance tests that AI can also help generate and maintain.

In short: AI can help us write less code, but the engineering organization and constraints must be stronger.

5) Two common misconceptions

Equating programming with “the act of typing code.”
Assuming a small app stitched together with AI represents how the industry builds software — therefore, the industry will be replaced.

These crop up among junior developers too. Experience teaches that the core of software engineering is the “engineering.”

6) Stop arguing: adopt a collaboration playbook

Goal: turn Unknown Unknowns into Known Unknowns. Use this minimal loop — a team can adopt it today.

1) Define boundaries in a shared language

Write five Gherkin acceptances (Feature/Scenario). PMs/business own the prose; engineers ensure testability.
Let Claude Code read the .feature files and draft a minimal implementation plus test skeletons.

2) Start with Claude Code — don’t end there

Have it generate prototypes and PRs, but keep merge authority with a responsible owner.
Add “gate rules” for critical modules: merges require passing baseline tests and performance budgets.

3) Push automation into CI

In GitHub Actions, trigger @claude suggestions/fixes on new Issues, failed CI, or specific labels.
Have it produce risk notes and rollback templates to reduce merge anxiety.

4) Keep data and docs in lockstep

Via MCP, allow Claude to read design docs and ADRs (architecture decision records).
PRs must update ADRs and interface contracts (Proto/JSON Schema). Keep the trio “code–contract–tests” consistent.

5) Review continuously

Weekly human+AI code review to curate an “AI blind‑spots list.”
Track failure and rollback rates separately for “AI‑authored changes” and use data to set scope and limits.

Conclusion: Conversation > argument

Bringing “non‑coders” into the loop is good — they sit close to the business and push 0→1. Having engineers own boundaries and constraints is necessary — that’s how systems run long and run stable. Arguments won’t close the loop; collaboration will.

Next step: take a 3–5 day feature in your product and run it through the collaboration playbook above. After a retro, decide how far to open the gates for Claude Code.

Suggested illustrations (2:1, no Chinese text)

Cover: a PM and an engineer high‑five in front of a terminal; the screen shows CLI, PRs, Gherkin scenario cards, and an AI helper icon; warm tech illustration with ample whitespace.
Key sections:
- “History of writing less code”: icons for Rails scaffolding, Proto contracts, Scala given/implicit on a timeline.
- “Claude Code capabilities”: terminal UI + file tree + Git commit arrows + connectors to Jira/Drive.
- “Collaboration playbook”: five cards (Acceptance → Prototype → CI → Contracts → Retro) arranged like a kanban.

Discussion prompts

How much permission should Claude Code have in your team, and why?
Any real cases where AI caused issues? How did you harden the process afterward?

Multi‑language title options (3 sets)

- Simplified Chinese: 别吵了，用 Claude Code 开工吧：把“门外汉”与工程师变成一支队
- English: Stop Arguing — Ship with Claude Code: Turn “Newcomers” and Engineers into One Team
- Traditional Chinese: 別吵了，用 Claude Code 開工吧：把「門外漢」與工程師變成一支隊
- Japanese: 議論はもうやめて、Claude Codeで出荷しよう。素人とエンジニアを“一つのチーム”に
- French: Assez de débats — Livrez avec Claude Code : unissez « non‑codeurs » et ingénieurs
- Spanish: Basta de discutir: entrega con Claude Code y une a « no técnicos » e ingenieros
- Portuguese: Chega de briga: entregue com Claude Code e una « não técnicos » e engenheiros
- slug: stop-arguing-ship-with-claude-code
- Simplified Chinese: 写得少，做得多：Claude Code 如何把争论变成协作
- English: Write Less, Ship More: How Claude Code Turns Debate into Collaboration
- Traditional Chinese: 寫得少，做得多：Claude Code 如何把爭論變成協作
- Japanese: 書く量を減らして成果を増やす：Claude Codeが“論争→協業”に変える方法
- French: Écrire moins, livrer plus : Claude Code transforme les débats en collaborations
- Spanish: Escribe menos, entrega más: Claude Code convierte el debate en colaboración
- Portuguese: Escreva menos, entregue mais: Claude Code transforma debate em colaboração
- slug: write-less-ship-more-claude-code
- Simplified Chinese: Vibe Coding 落地指南：把 Unknown Unknowns 变成 Known Unknowns
- English: Vibe Coding Playbook: Turn Unknown Unknowns into Known Unknowns
- Traditional Chinese: Vibe Coding 落地指南：把 Unknown Unknowns 變成 Known Unknowns
- Japanese: Vibe Coding実践：Unknown UnknownsをKnown Unknownsへ
- French: Guide Vibe Coding : transformer les inconnues inconnues en inconnues connues
- Spanish: Guía de Vibe Coding: de incógnitas desconocidas a incógnitas conocidas
- Portuguese: Guia de Vibe Coding: do desconhecido‑desconhecido ao conhecido‑desconhecido
- slug: vibe-coding-playbook-unknowns

This nails the real friction: AI doesn’t replace engineering — it amplifies collaboration. Saving this and running a small feature with @claude + Gherkin.
Just enabled @claude + Gherkin in our repo — speed unlocked. From now on: write acceptance first, then code.
Non‑coders × engineers is the winning combo. Next time the “replacement” debate comes up, I’ll share this piece.

References

X thread on “engineering vs. code” and how to turn conflict into collaboration.
Claude Code capabilities and MCP extensions.
GitHub Actions integration and official actions.
Enterprise seat rollouts and team adoption reports.
The rise of Vibe Coding in the field (Notion example, podcast).
Cucumber/Gherkin for executable acceptance in natural language.
The lineage of “writing less code”: Rails scaffolding, Protobuf, Scala implicits.
WIRED: Why did a $10B startup let me vibe‑code for them — and why did I love it?
https://www.wired.com/story/why-did-a-10-billion-dollar-startup-let-me-vibe-code-for-them-and-why-did-i-love-it
WIRED: Uncanny Valley podcast — How to become a vibe coder
https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-how-to-become-a-vibe-coder
TechRadar: Anthropic is adding Claude Code to business plans
https://www.techradar.com/pro/anthropic-is-adding-claude-code-to-business-plans-so-now-all-your-workers-can-enjoy-a-major-ai-boost

Trump’s Fed Overhaul: What Exactly Is the Market Afraid Of?

Aug 27, 2025

Vibe Sparking

In recent days, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly put the Federal Reserve in the spotlight. Publicly, he has pressed Chair Jerome Powell to cut rates “as soon as possible,” even saying “the sooner Powell leaves, the better.” In parallel, Trump nominated Council of Economic Advisers chair Stephen Miran to the Fed Board and announced via social media the immediate removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook. The unprecedented one‑two punch rattled markets: investors sold U.S. stocks, Treasuries, and the dollar while gold surged. Fears over the Fed’s “independence” intensified.

Fed “independence”: relative, not absolute

Strictly speaking, the Fed’s independence is relative — an institutional norm that evolved over time. The common view of a central bank walled off from short‑term politics did not fully crystallize until the 1951 Accord, and the reputation was cemented in the Volcker era of the 1980s when painful rate hikes broke inflation. Many analysts call Trump’s sustained attacks the biggest challenge to central‑bank independence in decades — independence long deemed essential for taming inflation and underpinning global financial stability. Still, observers note that the market will ultimately judge by outcomes: if the Fed keeps the economy steady and inflation in check, investors may adapt to a new policy mix; if easing goes too far and inflation or a debt scare returns, risk premia will rise as punishment.

Trump’s three‑pronged push

Pressure on Powell to cut

In April, Trump again pressed Powell on social media to cut rates immediately, saying Powell “is moving too slowly” and that “the sooner he leaves the better.” Markets were rattled — reports said investors feared Trump would fire Powell, sparking selling in U.S. equities, Treasuries, and the dollar. Powell has reiterated that the Fed will not bow to political pressure; rate decisions remain anchored in the inflation fight.

Nominating Stephen Miran

On August 7, Trump formally nominated Stephen Miran as a Fed Governor. Miran is seen as a key architect of the administration’s trade policy and viewed as relatively hawkish on policy mechanics but supportive of quicker rate cuts to spur growth. Analysts note Trump already had two philosophical allies on the seven‑member Board; if Miran is confirmed, the administration could gain a working majority on the Board of Governors. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump will soon have a Board majority, “changing the Fed’s balance of power.” Markets would then expect policy to lean more in Trump’s direction.

Removing Governor Lisa Cook

Late on August 25, Trump posted an open letter stating he was “immediately” removing Governor Lisa Cook, who was nominated by President Biden and whose term runs through 2038. The letter alleged misstatements in a mortgage application and claimed “sufficient cause” for removal. This would be the first such presidential removal in the Fed’s century‑plus history. Cook’s side vowed to fight in court. Legal experts point out that while a president has removal authority, statute requires “for cause,” not mere policy disagreements; the outcome likely turns on judicial review.

Market worries: risk‑off moves and real risks

The near‑term panic is obvious, but the deeper concern is whether policy could drift from the Fed’s mission. What investors really care about is whether the Fed, under a new political configuration, can still control inflation and support growth — not the “independence” slogan per se. Many warn that if markets come to expect overly aggressive rate cuts, the Fed’s anti‑inflation credibility erodes. The U.S. still faces high debt and latent inflation risks: tariffs can lift prices; persistent fiscal deficits require heavy issuance; and renewed tax cuts or stimulus could push up medium‑ to long‑term borrowing costs. Thus, even if policy rates fall, term yields could rise: if independence is perceived to be compromised and easing overdone, inflation expectations and long‑bond yields can move higher. As one advisor put it: “Cheaper money can weaken the economy and the dollar while stoking inflation.”

In bonds, the worry shows up most clearly. The 2s–30s Treasury spread has jumped to its widest since early 2022 — a bet on easier policy near‑term but higher inflation risk long‑term. The dollar index fell after the late‑August announcements. Strategists argue that as long as the U.S. retains its leadership role, the dollar and Treasuries won’t lose reserve status easily; still, bouts of risk‑off selling are plausible if policy shocks escalate. Ratings agencies S&P and Moody’s have warned that if Fed independence is “materially undermined,” the U.S. sovereign rating could face pressure, which would further raise government funding costs.

Near‑term volatility vs. long‑term outlook

In the short run, Trump’s aggressive rhetoric and moves have clearly raised caution. Equities, rates, and FX have seen mixed, choppy trading: equity futures dipped, dollar and long‑end yields swung wider. Yet such tactical posturing may not persist. Trump has backtracked before — after saying in April he would fire Powell, he soon said he had “no intention” to do so. The Cook removal could also shift under judicial scrutiny. And voices like Bessent’s suggest policy may not veer as wildly as headlines imply. Ultimately, markets judge by results: if the new mix boosts growth and reins in debt burdens, looser policy can buoy risk assets, at least tactically. If inflation or debt risks spin out of control, markets will punish quickly. As one bank put it, fundamentals and policy effectiveness matter more than the political noise around them.

Bottom line: the market’s response has two layers. First, near‑term concern over impaired independence — with rating and long‑bond‑yield risks. Second, a wait‑and‑see on outcomes — can the new team still anchor inflation and growth? Volatility is likely, but as long as the U.S. growth base holds and fiscal policy cooperates, global risk assets won’t lose appeal overnight. Keep watching Fed personnel shifts and the fiscal path — in the end, fundamentals and results, not a single episode, steer markets.

Note: This article is based on public information and is not investment advice. Investing involves risk.

NVIDIA Q2 Earnings Preview: What to Watch Tonight

Aug 27, 2025

Vibe Sparking

As the AI wave continues, NVIDIA remains in the spotlight. After the bell tonight, the company reports fiscal Q2 results. Supply‑chain signals from TSMC, Foxconn, and KYEC point to strong AI server demand, so the bar is high. Investors will focus on:

Gross margin: can non‑GAAP GM recover toward ~75% via mix optimization and cost leverage?
Product cycle: how fast is Blackwell Ultra (B300 series) ramping? When does the next‑gen “Rubin” architecture arrive?
China: how big is the impact of the H20 line and any potential China‑specific parts?
Guidance: will Q3 and full‑year outlooks stay strong? NVIDIA has guided conservatively at times; tone matters for AI sentiment and near‑term price action.

Margins: a path back to 75%?

From late FY24 into early FY25, non‑GAAP GM hovered at elevated levels (76–79%; Q4 FY24 at 76.7%, Q1 FY25 at 78.9%). In the second half of FY25, mix shifts pulled margins down: ~75.7% in Q2 FY25, 75.0% in Q3 FY25, and 73.5% in Q4 FY25. In Q1 FY26, H20‑related inventory charges in China pushed non‑GAAP GM down to 61.0%.

Management noted that excluding the H20 inventory write‑down, Q1 non‑GAAP GM would have been ~71.3%.

For this quarter, consensus expects repair. NVIDIA guided Q2 non‑GAAP GM to ~72.0% (GAAP ~71.8%) and said it aims to push margins back toward the mid‑70s later this year. If Q2 lands as guided, the curve looks like a V‑shaped recovery — but getting to 75% still depends on the availability of higher‑mix GPUs and continued cost discipline. Watch the commentary on product mix, inventory, cost items, and full‑year margin color.

Product roadmap: Blackwell Ultra ramps, Rubin builds

CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed Blackwell Ultra (B300 series) is ramping steadily. Industry reports suggest the Blackwell accelerator line will launch in the back half with substantial performance gains. He also said “the next generation is called Rubin,” and partners are preparing. In short, data‑center GPUs face a Blackwell → Rubin transition over the next two years.

Post‑print, investors will want updates on B300 capacity and any hints on Rubin milestones. The public roadmap points to an 8‑stack HBM4 Rubin platform in 2026, expanding to 12‑stack in 2027. Any mention of Rubin pilot or tape‑out progress would be viewed as constructive. If Blackwell Ultra ramps smoothly and Rubin visibility improves, NVIDIA’s AI hardware leadership strengthens further.

China: H20 pause and new “specials”

China remains the wild card. In April, new U.S. controls paused shipments of NVIDIA’s latest high‑end GPUs to China, halting the China‑tailored H20 line. Reports on Aug 22 said NVIDIA told suppliers to suspend H20 production; the company later framed it as routine supply‑chain adjustment, reiterating H20 is not a military product and that local chips meet many needs.

H20 was a China‑specific part that shipped at scale in 2024. Early versions had 96GB HBM3 at 4.0TB/s; later versions moved to 141GB, 900GB/s NVLink, and up to 148 TFLOPS FP16. The April controls interrupted deliveries until licenses were re‑granted around July, after which production/shipments could resume — with added reporting requirements that may deter some buyers.

Industry chatter points to a new China‑market “special” (possibly B30A) with roughly half the compute of baseline Blackwell. If true, NVIDIA is seeking a performance‑compromised path that satisfies demand while complying with export limits. Watch Q2 commentary on China shipments, mix, and any preview of such parts. Given uncertainties, expect cautious China guidance — a key risk to watch this quarter.

Guidance: strong or cautious?

For a growth stock like NVIDIA, outlook is half the story. Given exuberant AI sentiment, the company has occasionally leaned conservative to manage expectations. Tonight’s Q3 and full‑year guide will be critical. A strong revenue/GM outlook signals sustained demand; a cautious tone could weigh on shares near‑term, particularly against the China backdrop. Listen for color on back‑half demand, inventory normalization, and R&D intensity.

As a reference, the prior Q1 print guided Q2 revenue to ~$45B ex‑H20 (with roughly $8B H20 headwind removed) and non‑GAAP GM to ~72%. Whether the next few quarters can approach the earlier ~75% margin aspiration and maintain rapid growth remains the focal point. A steady or better‑than‑feared guide would read as AI strength; a soft one argues for volatility.

Investment view: odds favor a post‑print rise

Net‑net, Q2 likely meets or modestly beats expectations on the back of explosive data‑center AI demand. If GM tracks guidance, supply tightness is easing, and B300 capacity is expanding, the ecosystem story stays intact. Longer term, AI demand shows no signs of peaking; Huang has already telegraphed planning for the Rubin era, suggesting durable momentum.

Yes, China uncertainty and cautious guidance can add noise. But given NVIDIA’s leadership and secular tailwinds, the bias in expectations remains positive. If results meet targets and guidance holds, a post‑print leg higher is plausible, with fresh highs in play per many bullish analysts.

Note: This article is based on public information and is not investment advice. Investing involves risk.

Use Claude Code + GitHub Actions to Make @claude Your Automated Teammate

Aug 27, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Mention @claude right inside PRs, Issues, and scheduled jobs. It follows your repo’s CLAUDE.md to review code, fix bugs, implement small features, and even post daily reports — all on GitHub‑hosted runners with zero server ops.

Introduction

Ever felt this? PRs pile up and reviews lag; Issues are clearly described, yet no one wants to take the first swing.

With Claude Code’s GitHub Actions, a single @claude hands off those repetitive but necessary tasks. It reads context, adheres to your project conventions, and can create or update PRs — even propose implementations.

Highlights (why it’s worth it)

@claude on demand: mention it in PR/Issue comments to trigger either “interactive replies” or “auto‑execute” — v1 auto‑detects which to use.
Aligns to your team norms: put a CLAUDE.md at the repo root with code style, review rules, and common patterns; Claude follows it during execution.
Multi‑cloud options: use Anthropic API directly or route via AWS Bedrock / Google Vertex AI to match enterprise compliance and billing.
Extensible SDK: the official Claude Code SDK supports Headless/TS/Python so you can embed a “code‑writing agent” into various workflows.
No infra to manage: defaults to GitHub‑hosted runners; private repos consume Action minutes, public repos are free.

Install and Upgrade (fast track)

A. Quick install (recommended)

Open the Claude app in your terminal and run: /install-github-app.
Follow prompts to install the GitHub App and configure the ANTHROPIC_API_KEY secret.
Test by mentioning @claude in a repo comment.

If that path doesn’t work, use manual install: install the official GitHub App → add ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to the repo → copy examples/claude.yml to .github/workflows/.

B. Upgrade from Beta to v1 (breaking changes)

Action version: @beta → @v1
Remove the mode: config (v1 auto‑detects)
direct_prompt renamed to prompt
CLI flags move under claude_args (e.g., --max-turns, --model, --system-prompt)

Minimal workflows (copy as needed)

1) Comment‑mention code review with @claude

name: Claude Code (mentions)
on:
  issue_comment: { types: [created] }
  pull_request_review_comment: { types: [created] }
jobs:
  run:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: anthropics/claude-code-action@v1
        with:
          anthropic_api_key: ${{ secrets.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY }}
          # leave prompt empty to auto-respond to @claude

Behavior: when someone comments @claude this code may have a concurrency issue; suggest and fix, the Action reads context, replies, and, if appropriate, commits changes.

2) Slash command for automated review

name: Code Review
on:
  pull_request: { types: [opened, synchronize] }
jobs:
  review:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: anthropics/claude-code-action@v1
        with:
          anthropic_api_key: ${{ secrets.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY }}
          prompt: "/review"
          claude_args: "--max-turns 5"

Explanation: on new or updated PRs, trigger a light /review, limiting turns to contain token usage.

3) Daily report at 9:00

name: Daily Report
on:
  schedule: [{ cron: "0 9 * * *" }]
jobs:
  report:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: anthropics/claude-code-action@v1
        with:
          anthropic_api_key: ${{ secrets.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY }}
          prompt: "Summarize yesterday's commits and open issues"
          claude_args: "--model claude-sonnet-4-20250514"

Explanation: scans recent commits and open issues, posts a daily summary to a comment or new issue.

Recommended use cases (real time‑savers)

Security reviews and compliance checklists: add a minimum‑bar privacy/security review to PRs.
Bug reproduction and small fixes: describe an error in a comment and have @claude reproduce, locate, and submit a narrow fix.
Unit‑test completion: auto‑add missing tests for critical modules, guided by your CLAUDE.md style.
Multi‑repo refactors: with SDK/headless mode, batch “unify scaffolds, upgrade deps, replace legacy functions.”
Enterprise cloud compliance: if you need data residency or specific billing, switch to Bedrock/Vertex paths to unify identity and audit.

Write a solid CLAUDE.md (so AI understands your project)

Place CLAUDE.md at the repo root with:

Code style and directory conventions
Commit message format (e.g., Conventional Commits)
Preferred implementation patterns and anti‑patterns for components/services
Review checklist: security, performance, testability, observability
Reference links (allow @file references to key docs/examples)

Tip: keep CLAUDE.md short and sharp. Clarity drives stable outputs. Offload length to linked docs or @file attachments.

Cost and security (what leaders care about)

Cost control:

Public repos use hosted runners for free; private repos consume minutes and storage.
Set --max-turns to cap dialog length; add timeouts and concurrency limits.
Schedule jobs off peak; reduce unnecessary triggers; manage artifact retention.

Security:

Keep API keys in Secrets and reference with ${{ secrets.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY }} — never hardcode.
Least privilege: grant your GitHub App only the permissions it needs; audit CI trigger events.

Advanced (power‑user tips)

Custom GitHub App: for brand/permissions control, create a tenant‑specific App and authenticate via create-github-app-token.
Faster runners: for large repos or heavier tasks, consider self‑hosted or accelerated runners to reduce job time and cost.
SDK pipelines: use the Claude Code SDK to orchestrate “read repo → generate patch → verify → open PR” as your engineered agent.

Conclusion

The busier your team, the more you benefit from a reliable “automated teammate.” Put conventions in CLAUDE.md and workflows in GitHub Actions, and hand the tedious yet critical chores to Claude — freeing people to create higher‑value work.

Which workflow will you hand to @claude first? Share your ideas or pass this guide to a teammate and try it today.

Title options and slugs (multi‑language)

Plug @claude into GitHub Actions: Your Automated Teammate Is Live
- slug: claude-code-github-actions-automated-teammate
One Comment, One Delivery: Claude Code × GitHub Actions in Practice
- slug: one-comment-one-delivery-claude-code-github-actions
Offload Reviews, Fixes, and Reports to AI: A GitHub Actions Guide
- slug: ai-reviews-fixes-reports-github-actions-guide

Illustration prompts (2:1, no Chinese text)

Cover: a developer types “@claude” in a GitHub PR while an AI assistant materializes task cards like “Review”, “Fix tests”, and “Create PR”; clean pastels, minimal UI, soft shadows, 2:1.
Section art:
1. Flow: GitHub comment → Claude analysis → PR update; flat modern arrows and cards, 2:1.
2. A CLAUDE.md style guide pinned with checkmarks for security, tests, performance; 2:1.
3. Bedrock & Vertex AI icons connecting to GitHub Actions runners; compliance shield; 2:1.

Claude Code with GitHub Copilot Sonnet Model

Aug 27, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Scenario: Claude Code runs out of quota right when you need it, but you happen to have a GitHub Copilot subscription. By using an open-source Copilot API proxy that exposes Copilot as an OpenAI/Anthropic compatible API, you can plug Claude Code into it and keep Vibe Coding. This guide walks you through setup and recommends safer, more compliant usage.

What It Is and What It Does

This is a reverse‑engineered GitHub Copilot API proxy that turns Copilot into an OpenAI-compatible /v1/chat/completions service and an Anthropic-compatible /v1/messages service. The upside: any tool supporting those APIs can use it—including Claude Code. The project ships with usage dashboards, rate limiting, manual approval, and support for Business/Enterprise accounts.

Note: This is not officially supported by GitHub. GitHub explicitly restricts excessive automation/bulk requests, which may trigger risk controls or temporary suspension. Use at your own risk and stay reasonable.

Why It’s Worth a Try

Three practical benefits:

Low interruption: when Claude Code runs dry, continue writing, editing, and testing through Copilot.
Low friction: use OpenAI/Anthropic compatible endpoints so Claude Code switches without major changes.
Controllable and auditable: includes usage boards, rate limiting/wait mechanisms, and manual approvals to avoid tripping risk controls.

Quick Start: Just 3 Commands

Prerequisite: you have an active GitHub Copilot subscription.

# 1) Interactive login
npx copilot-api@latest auth

# 2) Start the proxy and generate a Claude Code connect command
npx copilot-api@latest start --claude-code

# 3) Paste the suggested command in a new terminal (or set env vars manually)
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-dummy \
ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=http://localhost:4141 \
claude --dangerously-skip-permissions

The above flow comes from the built‑in --claude-code wizard. You can also persist the environment via .claude/settings.json to avoid exporting variables every time.

More robust approach: avoid using --dangerously-skip-permissions long‑term. Prefer Claude Code’s permissions and environment settings—configure ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL, default model, and a permissions allowlist in the project’s .claude/settings.json to prevent mistakes.

Docker vs npx

npx one‑liner: npx copilot-api@latest start (optionally add --port 8080 --verbose)
Docker with persistent login: mount ./copilot-data to persist tokens so container restarts don’t lose auth.
Terminal window
```
mkdir -p ./copilot-data
docker run -p 4141:4141 \
  -v $(pwd)/copilot-data:/root/.local/share/copilot-api \
  copilot-api
```
You can pass GH_TOKEN during build/run, which works nicely in CI/CD.

Recommended “Safe & Compliant” Posture

Bind to localhost only: listen on 127.0.0.1:4141; don’t expose publicly. Use a tunnel/VPN if needed.
Enable rate limits: --rate-limit 30 --wait and, when appropriate, --manual for manual review to lower anomaly rates.
Declare account type: specify personal / Business / Enterprise via --account-type.
Respect the policies: read GitHub’s Acceptable Use Policies and Copilot Terms; avoid excessive automation/bulk requests.
Principle of least privilege: use Claude Code’s permissions.deny to block .env, secrets/**, and other sensitive paths.

Common Pitfalls and Troubleshooting

Token/model limits: check issues related to max_prompt_tokens, oversized context, and suggested fixes.
Headless login: use auth to obtain a token, then pass it via --github-token.
Risk controls triggered: first pause automated/batch tasks, increase latency, enable --manual, then review policy compliance.

Who It’s For—and Not For

Good fit: individual developers and small teams with a paid Copilot plan who want a smooth backup when Claude Code quota runs low.
Not ideal: strict enterprise compliance environments—prefer official Claude Code integrations (e.g., Bedrock/Vertex/LLM gateways/enterprise proxies).

[Illustration suggestion | 2:1] Theme: left side “indie desk setup”, right side “enterprise server room” with a compliance shield and cloud provider badges. English prompt: Split-screen illustration: indie desk setup vs enterprise server room with a compliance shield. Minimal, 2:1.

One‑Page Reference Checklist

Local quick run:

npx copilot-api@latest auth
npx copilot-api@latest start --rate-limit 30 --wait --claude-code
# In a new terminal, run the Claude Code start command as prompted

Project‑level environment via .claude/settings.json at repo root:

{
  "env": {
    "ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:4141"
  },
  "permissions": {
    "deny": ["Read(./.env)", "Read(./.env.*)", "Read(./secrets/**)"]
  }
}

(See official settings docs for more options.)

Wrap‑Up

Think of it as an emergency power pack. When timing matters, it keeps your Vibe Coding flow alive; day‑to‑day, it can serve as a low‑cost online backup. But remember—stable, compliant, least privilege is the productivity that lets you sleep well.

Will you make it your long‑term safety net, or keep it for emergencies only? What do you think?

Voice-Driven Vibe Coding on Mac with Spokenly + Claude Code

Aug 26, 2025

Vibe Sparking

You speak, it writes, things run. Hands off the keyboard, code still flies.

Introduction

Over the past two months I’ve become addicted to Vibe Coding. Pair Spokenly for voice input with Claude Code as a “capable terminal copilot”. I keep three panes open: Plan, Build, Review. I grab tea; when I’m back it’s just “acceptance” and “next steps”. Before bed I toss in a big task; next morning I check results like a ruthless boss — day’s rhythm, locked.

This guide shows the complete setup for driving Claude Code by voice on macOS with Spokenly. Install and go — you can ship tonight.

TL;DR

Spokenly: global hotkey, dictation in any input field; supports local Whisper, offline-ready; or bring your own cloud API key; Agent Mode to control your Mac by voice.
Claude Code: smart pair programmer in your terminal. After npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code, just run claude; supports slash commands like /model /config /ide /compact, deep IDE integration with VS Code/JetBrains.
Voice tips: use Option+Enter or /terminal-setup for multi-line input; Esc Esc to edit the last message; run three-pane flow for Plan → Execute → Review.

1) Tools and Installation

1) Spokenly (speech → text)

Website: https://spokenly.app/ — supports on-device Apple Speech Recognition, Whisper, 100+ languages, Local-only privacy mode, Agent Mode, searchable history; Mac + iPhone.
App Store: free download, Pro adds cloud models; recent releases add Soniox, Parakeet v3, re-transcription on history, and more.

2) Claude Code (terminal AI)

# Node.js 18+
npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

cd your-project

claude

You’ll be up in 30 seconds. Supports MCP tools, running commands, editing files, creating commits, and IDE connections.

3) IDE (optional but highly recommended)

VS Code/Cursor/Windsurf: when launched in the integrated terminal, claude auto-installs the extension.
JetBrains: install the plugin and restart; from an external terminal use /ide to connect to the IDE.

Alternative: Apple’s built-in Dictation works too, but Spokenly wins on features and privacy (especially multilingual and offline Whisper).

2) Voice control in 5 minutes

Step 1: Configure Spokenly

Grant microphone permission on first launch.
Set a global Push-to-Talk hotkey (e.g., Right Command) in Preferences.
Choose Local-only to use Apple Speech Recognition — fully offline and private.
Enable Auto language to freely mix Chinese and English.
Mode: “Type at cursor” so dictated text flows into your terminal/editor like you’re typing.

Step 2: Start Claude Code

Run claude in your project directory.
Need multi-line input or long requirements?
- Use Option+Enter for multi-line; or run /terminal-setup to bind Shift+Enter to newline.
In IDEs: start claude in an external terminal, then /ide to connect to VS Code/JetBrains to enable selection context, IDE Diffs, and more.

Step 3: Start talking

Focus the Claude input box → hold PTT hotkey to speak → release to send.
Need to tweak the last line? Press Esc Esc to edit and resend.

3) The three-pane Vibe Coding flow: Plan | Build | Review

Pane A: Architect (Plan)

Say: “Add OAuth login to a Next.js project. First provide a task list and file-change plan, each step within 20 lines.”
Commands: use /model to pick the model; /compact to compress context and keep focus.

Pane B: Builder (Implement)

Say: “Follow pane A’s plan. Write code and self-test; if errors occur, fix automatically; run scripts when needed.”
For structure, dictate with Option+Enter: “Block 1 is the API route; Block 2 is the UI component…”

Pane C: Reviewer (Review)

Commands: /review, /cost for token/cost; if needed, use /config to constrain tools and scope.
In IDE mode, review diffs directly in the editor for a near-native pair-programming feel.

Pro tip: use separate project directories per task to start claude. Each session history is isolated per directory for clean context switching.

4) Bedtime “overnight sprint” voice template

Break big tasks into four spoken parts so Claude Code stays on track:

Goal: one-sentence objective + success criteria
Scope: which directories to touch and which to avoid (allow/deny lists)
Checks: self-test scripts, lint, unit/E2E tests
Deliverables: PR summary, diff, changelog

Example: “Tonight migrate the Settlement module from REST to tRPC. Only modify /server/ and /app/billing/. Run pnpm test and pnpm lint — both must pass. Output steps and risks, and provide a rollback guide.”

5) Seven tips for smoother dictation

Speak structure: “Heading: … New paragraph. List: one, two, three.” Helps produce cleaner docs.
State constraints: “Change at most three areas, each under 30 lines.” Prevents overreach.
Set boundaries: “Only allow Bash: pnpm*, git*.” (combine with /config to limit tools)
Require checks: “After changes, run npm run test; if it fails, roll back.”
Mix languages: APIs and identifiers in English are recognized more accurately; Spokenly auto-detects.
Multi-line input: Option+Enter or /terminal-setup.
Edit last message: Esc Esc to revise.

6) Privacy and cost

Local-first: Spokenly’s Local-only mode keeps audio on-device; pair with offline Whisper.
Bring your own key: if you need cloud transcription, plug in OpenAI/Deepgram/Groq, etc., to control cost; Pro subscription simplifies setup.
Claude costs: use /cost to check usage; control model and thinking depth via /model.

7) Common pitfalls and fixes

Terminal newline quirks → use Option+Enter or /terminal-setup to bind Shift+Enter.
IDE extension not installed → run claude in the IDE’s integrated terminal; restart JetBrains; or from an external terminal use /ide to connect.
Dictation not landing in terminal → ensure focus on Claude input; adjust Spokenly hotkey conflicts.
Want Apple Dictation → System Settings → Keyboard → enable Dictation, set “Press Control key twice”.

Ready-to-read dictation prompts

“Add an export-CSV endpoint under /api/orders. First provide a plan, then write code, then run tests, showing each step.”
“Move state management on the payment page from Redux to Zustand. Only touch existing logic, keep UI. List 3 risk points.”
“Read the six modules under /server/report/, generate a dependency graph, and output a visualization script (choose d2 or mermaid).”

Conclusion

Voice-driving Claude Code isn’t a gimmick — it helps you reach the “clarify → deliver” state faster. The clearer you describe requirements, the steadier Claude executes — and the better the Vibe. Try the three-pane method tonight and let it handle your pre-sleep ticket.

Where does this workflow save you the most time? Share your take.

Spin Up CodeCombat Locally: Let Kids Learn to Code by Playing

Aug 26, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Want to turn coding class into a level‑based game? CodeCombat weaves Python/JavaScript directly into the progression, making learners write real code to clear stages. It’s open‑source, content‑rich, and easy to start. In this guide we’ll bring it up with a single docker‑compose file — plus first‑time setup, signup, and optional “Godmode.”

CodeCombat is a fun open‑source coding game that’s perfect for “learn by playing.” You control characters with Python or JavaScript, learning while immersed in gameplay. It starts with beginner‑friendly solo stages and builds up to advanced multiplayer battles — great for anyone curious about programming to build skills through challenges.

For parents and educators, CodeCombat is fantastic: kids learn programming while playing. Its interactivity and fun factor make the process light and engaging. By completing missions, kids not only learn fundamentals but also develop problem‑solving and logical thinking.

Introduction

Many people ask: how can I self‑host CodeCombat for students/communities? DIY setups often get stuck on the database, dependencies, and startup scripts.

This article gives you a minimal, practical path:

One docker-compose.yml to start the web app and MongoDB.
Import the initial database dump.
Sign up and start playing.
Optionally enable Admin / Godmode.

Why bother? CodeCombat is a veteran open‑source “coding‑as‑quest” project supporting Python, JavaScript, and HTML, with curricula and level editing — great for classrooms and self‑study.

Why CodeCombat

Open and hackable: clone and run locally; active ecosystem and solid docs.
Code‑as‑progression: write Python/JS to level up; highly motivating.
Classroom‑friendly: the official school offering includes courses, practice, and assessment; a self‑hosted server works for internal teaching and events.

One‑Command Deploy: `docker-compose.yml`

Save the following as docker-compose.yml in your project directory:

version: "3.8"

services:
  codecombat:
    image: operepo/ope-codecombat:latest
    container_name: myco
    restart: always
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    working_dir: /home/coco
    command: >
      sh -c "./codecombat/bin/coco-mongodb &
             sleep 10 &&
             sh start.sh"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/home/coco/codecombat/data

What this does:

Starts the web service and, in the same container, launches MongoDB via ./bin/coco-mongodb.
Maps http://127.0.0.1:3000.
Mounts host ./data to the container’s data directory for easy dump import and persistence.

Note: the sample image operepo/ope-codecombat is quite old (Docker Hub shows ~8 years). It works for a quick run, but it’s aged; for long‑term use, consider building a newer image from the official repo.

First‑Run Setup

Prepare data files
Place your dump.tar.gz under data/ (same level as docker-compose.yml):

mkdir -p data
cp dump.tar.gz data/

Extract the database dump (first time only)
Start the stack, then enter the container to extract:

docker-compose up -d

docker exec -it myco /bin/bash

cd /home/coco/codecombat/data
tar -zxvf dump.tar.gz

exit

Daily start/stop

# Start
docker-compose up -d

# Stop
docker-compose down

Open: http://127.0.0.1:3000

Visit http://127.0.0.1:3000.
Click Sign Up to create a user; choose your language and Python or JavaScript.
Enter Chapter 1 and follow the guide to write your first lines of code.
Acting as “teacher”? Create your own account first, then batch‑register students or just use the server for events. Check the official schools page for curriculum structure ideas.

Admin / Godmode (optional)

If you don’t see “Admin” and “Godmode” in account/settings after login, you can grant permissions manually. Enter the container:

docker exec -it myco /bin/bash

# Case A: container has the legacy `mongo` shell installed
mongo
use coco
db.users.update(
  { name: "YOUR_USERNAME" },
  { $set: { "earned.gems": 9999999, permissions: ["godmode","admin"] } },
  true,
  false
)

This sort of “grant admin in a local dev setup” is a common pattern discussed in the community and can serve as a reference.

Tip: if you see mongo: command not found, the container lacks the Mongo shell. Older images often include it; otherwise, install mongosh on the host and connect to the exposed port, or use any helper scripts present in your image/branch (e.g., mongo_run.sh, coco_run.sh).

Common Pitfalls and Troubleshooting

Old image: operepo/ope-codecombat hasn’t been updated in years. Fine for validation; for production‑ish use, build from the official repo to get newer deps and security fixes.
Port conflicts: if 3000 is in use, change the mapping, e.g., "8086:3000".
Godmode not applied: ensure you’re matching the right user fields (some setups use slug or email) and writing to the coco database.
Host permissions: ensure the mounted ./data directory is writable by your host user.
Mongo client differences: mongosh is the modern client. Review MongoDB privilege/role docs if needed.

Wrap‑Up

The upside here is simple: bring up the whole stack with one command, import data once, and you’re ready to play. Use it for classroom demos, weekend league events, internal company challenges — even custom themed levels.

How would you use it? Share your scenario and a “clear‑the‑level” screenshot.

Cover and Illustration Prompts (for design/AI)

Cover (2:1 illustration)
“A whimsical illustration of a developer launching a coding game server with Docker Compose; terminal lines float into a playful fantasy world of code‑made characters; clean pastel palette; minimal UI elements; wide 2:1 ratio.”
Deployment section (2:1 illustration)
“A browser showing localhost:3000 with a big play button, next to a terminal showing ‘docker-compose up -d’; containers appearing as blocks; soft gradients; wide 2:1.”
Classroom section (2:1 illustration)
“Teacher dashboard and student avatars leveling up by writing Python/JavaScript; trophies and progress bars; friendly flat style; wide 2:1.”

Multi‑language Title Options (3 sets)

Simplified Chinese → English → Others
- A: One‑command CodeCombat: Docker Compose guide for private servers and classes
- English: Spin Up CodeCombat in One Command: Docker Compose Guide for Private Servers & Classes
- Traditional: 一鍵跑起 CodeCombat：用 Docker Compose 私服教學與闖關全攻略
- Japanese: 1コマンドで動かすCodeCombat：Docker Compose私設サーバ＆授業ガイド
- French: Lancez CodeCombat en un clic : guide Docker Compose pour serveur privé et cours
- Spanish: Levanta CodeCombat con un comando: guía Docker Compose para servidores privados y clases
- Portuguese: Inicie o CodeCombat com um comando: guia Docker Compose para servidor privado e aulas
- slug: spin-up-codecombat-docker-compose-private-server-guide
Simplified Chinese → English → Others
- B: Turn class into a quest: CodeCombat self‑hosting, signup, and Godmode
- English: Turn Class into a Quest: CodeCombat Self‑Hosting, Signup & Godmode
- Traditional: 把程式課變成闖關：CodeCombat 私服部署、註冊與「上帝模式」
- Japanese: 授業をクエスト化：CodeCombat自建・登録・Godmode
- French: Un cours version quête : auto‑hébergez CodeCombat, inscription et Godmode
- Spanish: Convierte la clase en una aventura: auto‑hosting de CodeCombat, registro y Godmode
- Portuguese: Transforme a aula em missão: auto‑hospede o CodeCombat, cadastro e Godmode
- slug: codecombat-self-hosting-signup-godmode
Simplified Chinese → English → Others
- C: From zero to play: build CodeCombat with Docker Compose, end‑to‑end
- English: From Zero to Play: Build CodeCombat with Docker Compose, End‑to‑End
- Traditional: 從零到開玩：Docker Compose 搭建 CodeCombat，一次到位
- Japanese: ゼロからプレイへ：Docker ComposeでCodeCombat構築完全版
- French: De zéro à prêt à jouer : CodeCombat avec Docker Compose, pas à pas
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Need a follow‑up on building from source, a newer image approach, or classroom operations? I can write a part two. What do you think?

Anthropic (Claude Code’s parent) Nears $10B Funding: An Analysis

Aug 25, 2025

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As reported by Bloomberg on August 22, 2025, leading AI startup Anthropic is reportedly close to securing a massive funding round of up to $10 billion — far above prior expectations and among the largest single financing rounds in the AI sector to date.

Based on a comprehensive review of the “Anthropic nearing a $10 billion raise” reports, this analysis applies multi‑source fact‑checking, data validation, and critical reasoning to assess the story’s truthfulness and reliability. We cross‑checked at least 15 sources and found several discrepancies and points of concern. Below, we examine factual verification, data analysis, logical consistency, incentives, market psychology, and potential risks.

Fact‑Check Results

Funding Size and Timeline Verification

Cross‑referencing Bloomberg, CNBC, TechCrunch, Reuters, and other outlets confirms that Anthropic is indeed negotiating a new funding round, but key details vary. Early reporting (e.g., Bloomberg) cited a $3–5 billion raise at a roughly $170 billion valuation, not the $10 billion some outlets repeated.

A more realistic timeline looks like this:

2025‑07‑29: Bloomberg first reported Anthropic’s talks for a $3–5B round at a ~$170B valuation, led by Iconiq Capital, with a potential second lead. The company was also said to be engaging the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Singapore’s GIC for participation.
2025‑08‑20/21: Several outlets, including Bloomberg, updated that the target could rise to “as much as $10B,” potentially becoming one of the largest AI startup financings ever. Anonymous sources cited strong investor demand pushing the target from $5B to $10B.
Investor roster: Iconiq Capital as lead appears consistent across reports, but other names vary. Some mention TPG, Lightspeed, Spark Capital, Menlo Ventures, and continued outreach to QIA and GIC. These discrepancies suggest no single official confirmation yet.

Conclusion: A new Anthropic raise is real, but the size and full investor lineup remain fluid. The “doubling” from $5B to $10B hinges on anonymous sourcing and lacks formal confirmation.

Valuation Trajectory Analysis

Anthropic’s recent valuation path raises plausibility questions:

2025‑03: Closed a $3.5B round led by Lightspeed at a post‑money of ~$61.5B.
2025‑07: Rumored valuation for the new round rose to ~$170B — a 176% jump in four months.

Annualized, that implies >500% growth, a pace that typically requires extraordinary fundamentals.

Revenue Data: Validation and Caveats

Annualized revenue run‑rate (ARR)

Multiple sources indicate explosive ARR growth over the past year:

Late 2024: ~$1.0B
2025‑05: ~$3.0B
2025‑07: ~$4–5B

Key caveat: ARR often extrapolates “a hot month × 12,” which can materially overstate actual full‑year revenue during hypergrowth.

Customer concentration risk

Anthropic appears to have material concentration in a few customers:

Top two customers contribute roughly ~$1.4B ARR (~28%).
Largest single customer is the AI coding assistant Cursor at around ~$0.5B.
The Claude Code product contributes nearly ~$0.4B ARR.

Loss of one or more of these anchors would significantly impact revenue.

Logic Gaps and Common‑Sense Checks

Is the raise size reasonable?

Cash burn: Raising $3.5B in March and then targeting $5–10B just five months later implies very heavy spend — potentially hundreds of millions to billions per month.
Revenue multiple: Anthropic’s valuation/revenue multiple of ~34× vs OpenAI’s ~25× suggests a premium that’s hard to justify without clear differentiation.

Timing coincidences

Disclosures surfaced nearly in parallel with OpenAI financing chatter, suggesting signaling.
Heavy reliance on “people familiar with the matter,” with limited on‑record confirmation.
Media “trial balloons” can manufacture urgency and scarcity to lift headline valuations.

Investor Profiles and Geopolitics

Iconiq Capital

Strengths: >$80B AUM with ultra‑high‑net‑worth Silicon Valley clientele (e.g., Zuckerberg, Hoffman).
Questions:
- Client‑driven preferences can influence allocation style.
- Historically favors later‑stage steadier bets; a ~$1B single check would be unusually large.

Sovereign funds and geopolitics

QIA and GIC involvement introduces geopolitical and national‑security review complexity.
Management has previously voiced concerns about optics and regulatory scrutiny tied to Middle East capital, though capital intensity may force pragmatism.

People, Incentives, and Needs

Anthropic: Needs substantial capital to compete with OpenAI; lofty valuations help with talent, partnerships, and a potential IPO arc.
Investors: FOMO is acute; sovereigns emphasize strategic positioning.
Media: “Record‑breaking round” headlines drive traffic; anonymous sourcing lowers the bar, mixing motives.

Market Psychology and Bubble Signals

Valuations decoupling from fundamentals relative to traditional tech.
Capital concentration: ~64% of US VC dollars in H1 2025 flowed to AI.
Herding behavior: Fear of missing the next ChatGPT inflates risks.

Risks and Red Flags

Technology and commercialization

Moat durability: Performance gaps between Claude and GPT‑5 appear to be narrowing.
Business model pressure: API pricing wars and sustained compute costs weigh on margins.

Policy and regulation

US export controls and the EU AI Act may constrain expansion.
Sovereign participation could trigger CFIUS review, adding uncertainty.

Conclusion and Recommendations

Fact‑check conclusions

Directionally true: Anthropic is raising capital.
Headline number uncertain: $10B is unconfirmed; $5B looks more likely.
Valuation froth: Fundamentals may not support the premium.
Incomplete information: Signs of selective disclosure.

Investor takeaways

Stay rational about big round headlines.
Prioritize actual revenue and profitability over valuation theater.
Beware bubble dynamics and momentum herding.
Wait for official confirmation before anchoring decisions.

In today’s AI investment cycle, media narratives, corporate signaling, and on‑the‑ground reality often diverge. In moments of mania, noise overwhelms signal. Only disciplined verification and clear‑eyed analysis can keep decisions grounded in truth instead of sentiment.

Create a Gemini Subagent in Claude Code (1M Context)

Aug 25, 2025

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Spin up a “sub‑agent” inside Claude Code dedicated to calling the Gemini CLI. Offload heavy code scans, architecture overviews, and security audits to Gemini’s 1M‑token context; keep Claude as the brain to interpret results and land changes. Cheaper, simpler, and faster.

Introduction

For repository‑wide overviews, cross‑repo search, and architecture mapping, even Claude can get bottlenecked by context size. The fix is simple: outsource large‑mouth analysis to the Gemini CLI. We’ll create a Gemini analysis subagent in Claude Code that only does three things: build commands → call the CLI → hand raw results back. Claude stays unpolluted and focused on decisions and edits — a powerful pairing.

Why now? Google open‑sourced the Gemini CLI. Personal accounts can connect to Gemini 2.5 Pro for free, with a 1M‑token context and generous preview quota. For whole‑repo analysis, it’s basically a “power‑up.”

Figure suggestion (2:1 illustration): An engineer orchestrates two robots at a console: left “Claude (planner/editor)”, right “Gemini subagent” ingesting a massive code pile. Use English UI labels only.

How the Combo Works

Roles: Brain + Subagent

Claude (primary agent): converses, breaks down tasks, reviews, and lands changes (edit files, run tests, etc.).
Gemini subagent: does not analyze itself; it only turns requests into Gemini CLI commands, executes them, and returns raw output.
Context isolation: the subagent runs with its own context and doesn’t pollute the main chat; excellent for repeated reuse.

Setup (5 minutes)

Install Gemini CLI (pick one)

# Run via npx (no install)
npx https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli

# Global install (npm)
npm install -g @google/gemini-cli

# Or Homebrew (macOS/Linux)
brew install gemini-cli

Requires Node.js ≥ 20. Supports OAuth login, API Key, or Vertex AI.

Log in / authenticate

# Recommended: OAuth (personal Google account; preview quota is generous)
gemini   # follow browser login flow

# Or: use an AI Studio API key
export GEMINI_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"
gemini

Official posts confirm 1M context and high preview limits; the GitHub README covers OAuth / API key / Vertex options.

Verify it works

gemini -p "Say hello and print current directory files briefly"

Create the “Gemini Analyzer” Subagent in Claude Code

Claude Code lets you define subagents as Markdown with YAML frontmatter. At the project level, place them under .claude/agents/ (user‑level: ~/.claude/agents/).

Create: .claude/agents/gemini-analyzer.md

---
name: gemini-analyzer
description: Manages Gemini CLI for large codebase analysis and pattern detection. Use proactively when Claude needs to analyze extensive code patterns, architectural overviews, or search through large codebases efficiently.
tools: Bash, Read, Write
---


You are a Gemini CLI manager specialized in delegating complex codebase analysis tasks to the Gemini CLI tool.


Your sole responsibility is to:

1. Receive analysis requests from Claude

2. Format appropriate Gemini CLI commands

3. Execute the Gemini CLI with proper parameters

4. Return the results back to Claude

5. NEVER perform the actual analysis yourself - only manage the Gemini CLI


When invoked:

1. Understand the analysis request (patterns to find, architectural questions, etc.)

2. Determine the appropriate Gemini CLI flags and parameters:

   - Use `--all-files` for comprehensive codebase analysis

   - Use specific prompts that focus on the requested analysis

   - Consider using `--yolo` mode for non-destructive analysis tasks

3. Execute the Gemini CLI command with the constructed prompt

4. Return the raw output from Gemini CLI to Claude without modification

5. Do NOT attempt to interpret, analyze, or act on the results


Example workflow:

- Request: "Find all authentication patterns in the codebase"

- Action: `gemini --all-files -p "Analyze this codebase and identify all authentication patterns, including login flows, token handling, and access control mechanisms. Focus on the implementation details and architectural patterns used."`

- Output: Return Gemini's analysis directly to Claude


Key principles:

- You are a CLI wrapper, not an analyst

- Always use the most appropriate Gemini CLI flags for the task

- Return complete, unfiltered results

- Let Claude handle interpretation and follow-up actions

- Focus on efficient command construction and execution


## Detailed Examples by Use Case


### 1. Pattern Detection

**Request**: "Find all React hooks usage patterns"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Analyze this codebase and identify all React hooks usage patterns. Show how useState, useEffect, useContext, and custom hooks are being used. Include examples of best practices and potential issues."`


**Request**: "Locate all database query patterns"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Find all database query patterns in this codebase. Include SQL queries, ORM usage, connection handling, and any database-related utilities. Show the different approaches used."`


### 2. Architecture Analysis

**Request**: "Provide an architectural overview of the application"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Analyze the overall architecture of this application. Identify the main components, data flow, directory structure, key patterns, and how different parts of the system interact. Focus on high-level organization and design decisions."`


**Request**: "Analyze the component hierarchy and structure"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Examine the React component hierarchy and structure. Identify reusable components, layout patterns, prop drilling, state management approaches, and component composition patterns used throughout the application."`


### 3. Code Quality Analysis

**Request**: "Find potential performance bottlenecks"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Analyze this codebase for potential performance bottlenecks. Look for expensive operations, inefficient data structures, unnecessary re-renders, large bundle sizes, and optimization opportunities."`


**Request**: "Identify security vulnerabilities"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Scan this codebase for potential security vulnerabilities. Look for authentication issues, input validation problems, XSS vulnerabilities, unsafe data handling, and security best practices violations."`


### 4. Technology Stack Analysis

**Request**: "Identify all third-party dependencies and their usage"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Analyze all third-party dependencies and libraries used in this project. Show how each major dependency is utilized, identify any potential redundancies, outdated packages, or security concerns."`


**Request**: "Map out the testing strategy and coverage"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Examine the testing strategy used in this codebase. Identify test frameworks, testing patterns, test coverage areas, mocking strategies, and areas that might need more testing."`


### 5. Feature Analysis

**Request**: "Trace a specific feature implementation"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Trace the implementation of [specific feature] throughout the codebase. Show all files involved, data flow, API endpoints, UI components, and how the feature integrates with the rest of the system."`


**Request**: "Find all API endpoints and their usage"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Catalog all API endpoints in this application. Include REST routes, GraphQL resolvers, tRPC procedures, their request/response patterns, authentication requirements, and how they're consumed by the frontend."`


### 6. Migration and Refactoring Analysis

**Request**: "Identify legacy code patterns that need modernization"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Identify outdated or legacy code patterns that could be modernized. Look for old React patterns, deprecated APIs, inefficient implementations, and opportunities to use newer language features."`


**Request**: "Analyze consistency across similar components"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Examine similar components or modules for consistency. Identify variations in patterns, naming conventions, implementation approaches, and opportunities for standardization or creating reusable abstractions."`


### 7. Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

**Request**: "Generate onboarding documentation insights"

**Command**: `gemini --all-files -p "Analyze this codebase to help create onboarding documentation. Identify key concepts developers need to understand, important files and directories, setup requirements, and the most critical patterns to learn first."`


### Command Flag Guidelines:

- Always use `--all-files` for comprehensive analysis

- Add `--yolo` for non-destructive analysis tasks to skip confirmations

- Use `-p` for single prompts or `-i` for interactive sessions

- Consider `--debug` if you need to troubleshoot Gemini CLI issues

Subagent file format, placement, and available tools (Bash/Read/Write) follow the official docs.

Tip: You can also create/edit subagents interactively via /agents.

Permissions and Safety: “Green‑light” the Subagent

To let the subagent run gemini smoothly, whitelist the relevant Bash calls in .claude/settings.json, and strictly blacklist sensitive reads:

{
  "permissions": {
    "allow": [
      "Bash(gemini*)",
      "Read(**/*.md)",
      "Read(src/**)"
    ],
    "deny": [
      "Read(./.env)",
      "Read(./.env.*)",
      "Read(./secrets/**)",
      "Bash(curl:*)"
    ]
  }
}

The permission system and examples follow Claude Code’s official Settings docs.

Three Ready‑to‑Run Scenarios

Usage: talk to the primary agent in Claude Code, e.g., “Have the gemini-analyzer subagent scan the whole repo’s authentication implementation and return the raw output.”

1) Pattern search: authn/authz implementations

Claude instruction

Use the gemini-analyzer subagent to analyze authentication patterns across the repo and return raw output.

Subagent command (example)

gemini -p "Analyze this codebase and list all authentication & authorization patterns: login flows, token/session handling, middleware/guards, RBAC/ABAC, and any security pitfalls. Show file paths and code excerpts when helpful."

-p runs a non‑interactive, one‑shot analysis. Run at the repo root so Gemini reads the project context; optionally add --include-directories for extras.

2) Architecture bird’s‑eye: components and data flow

Claude instruction

Use gemini-analyzer to provide a high‑level architectural overview and return the raw result.

Subagent command

gemini -p "Give an architectural overview: main modules, data flow, directory structure, cross-cutting concerns, and how backend APIs connect to frontend components. Output a concise map with file references."

Large context is ideal for whole‑repo maps and cross‑layer traces — perfect for the Gemini CLI’s 1M tokens.

3) Security sweep: XSS/injection/secrets

Claude instruction

Ask gemini-analyzer to scan for potential security issues and return raw findings.

Subagent command

gemini -p "Scan for potential security issues: XSS, SQL/NoSQL injection, hard-coded secrets, weak crypto, unsafe deserialization, missing input validation, authz gaps. Provide evidence snippets and file paths."

The subagent returns raw output only; Claude interprets it and prepares fix PRs.

Best Practices to Max Out Efficiency

One‑liner role hint: put “Use proactively” in description so Claude will automatically delegate big jobs.
Cost/speed toggle: during exploration, try -m gemini-2.5-flash; once direction is right, switch to -m gemini-2.5-pro for a deep pass.
Fixed templates: keep common prompt snippets like “dependency map” and “test coverage report” for stable reuse.
Clean context: subagent and main chat are separated, preventing huge scans from bloating the main thread.
Least privilege: only allow necessary Bash/Read rules; deny sensitive files decisively.
Don’t panic on errors: if commands fail, retry with --debug and return logs verbatim for Claude to triage.

Conclusion

This Claude brain + Gemini subagent combo is ideal for whole‑repo sweeps, architecture health checks, migration assessments, and dependency cleanup. You stay in Claude Code and hand heavy lifting to Gemini. You save money and time. The next time you need “wide view + grounded action,” run them together.

Where would you use this? Share your scenarios — I can help further refine the subagent prompts for your case.

Claude Code 1.0.88: Customizable Sonnet / Opus / Opus Plan Models

Aug 25, 2025

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You can now use two environment variables to precisely map the alias names under /model — “sonnet”, “opus”, and “opusplan” — to the exact model versions you want. This gives teams tighter control and smoother staged rollouts.

Introduction

The recent Claude Code 1.0.88 is a small but pivotal update. It didn’t make a lot of noise, yet it directly solves a common “alias drift” pain: when Sonnet/Opus release a new version, which concrete model does /model sonnet or /model opus actually point to? Now, you can decide.

This is extremely helpful for teams that need stable reproducibility, staged upgrades, and compliance audits. Especially when mixing environments (Console / Bedrock / Vertex), you can finally pin aliases reliably.

What’s New?

1) Two new default alias variables

ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_SONNET_MODEL
ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_OPUS_MODEL

Purpose: Control which concrete model strings (e.g., claude-sonnet-4-20250514, claude-opus-4-1-20250805, etc.) the three aliases — /model sonnet, /model opus, and /model opusplan — will finally resolve to.

Note: The official CLI docs explicitly support using an alias or a full model name. The “opusplan (planning only) + sonnet execution” mode has been toggleable since 1.0.73. The new 1.0.88 variables make these aliases configurable.

2) Why it matters

Stable reproducibility: Lock alias targets so PRs, CI, and production stay consistent.
Rollout-friendly: Temporarily map sonnet to “the latest” on a small set of machines; flip to full rollout after validation.
Multi-cloud consistency: Keep the same alias-mapping strategy across Console / Bedrock / Vertex providers.

How to use (copy and run)

Option A: Shell (personal/single machine)

# Pin the sonnet alias to Sonnet 4 (2025‑05‑14)
export ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_SONNET_MODEL="claude-sonnet-4-20250514"

# Pin the opus alias to Opus 4.1 (2025‑08‑05)
export ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_OPUS_MODEL="claude-opus-4-1-20250805"

# (Optional) You can still switch manually: /model sonnet | /model opus | /model opusplan

/model supports both aliases and full model names. opusplan makes Opus handle “planning only” while Sonnet executes; this mode was added around 1.0.73.

Option B: Project-level `.claude/settings.json` (team/repo)

{
  "env": {
    "ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_SONNET_MODEL": "claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
    "ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_OPUS_MODEL": "claude-opus-4-1-20250805"
  }
}

Claude Code supports injecting environment variables via settings.json, making it easy to distribute consistent configs and track versions across a team.

Option C: Multiple providers (Bedrock/Vertex)

Set the two variables in each environment to keep aliases uniform; combine with regional settings and Bedrock/Vertex configuration as needed.

7 recommended real‑world scenarios

Stable replay/audit When security or legal needs to review, they must know “exactly which model a given alias resolved to at the time.” Pinning aliases makes logs clearer and accountability simpler.
Staged rollout Point sonnet to the newest Sonnet on canary machines (e.g., 4 or 3.7). If it passes, switch uniformly — no command‑habit changes. If unstable, roll back the variables immediately.
Plan‑execute dual model Map opusplan → Opus 4.1 (careful planner), sonnet → Sonnet 4 (fast executor). For long workflows, this is more robust and higher throughput.
Multi‑cloud consistency Console for dev machines, Bedrock in production. Apply the same alias policy to both to avoid “same name, different model.”
CI / bot accounts Inject both variables in CI so PR bots share the same “alias → concrete model” mapping — consistent review standards.
Education/bootcamps In class, only require “/model sonnet”; behind the scenes, point sonnet to your preferred stable release for a uniform learner experience.
Cost and quota governance Need to prevent certain scenarios from using Opus? Map opus to an older version or don’t configure it at all; combine with permissions and /permissions to control usage paths.

Verification & troubleshooting cheatsheet

claude /status to view current account and model info.
claude /model to open the interactive menu and confirm where aliases resolve.
If you are on Pro: The official notes say Pro cannot use Opus. Mapping an alias to Opus will still be unavailable (use Sonnet instead).

Version facts & sources

1.0.88 is listed on the NPM releases page (with 1.0.87/86/… around it) as a recent release.
Multiple community changelog notes and weeklies mention the new ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_SONNET_MODEL / ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_OPUS_MODEL for controlling opusplan / opus / sonnet aliases. The official docs may be slightly lagging.
The CLI docs confirm /model supports aliases (sonnet/opus) or full model names.
The “Opus Plan Mode” separation of planning vs. execution appeared earlier in 1.0.73.

Note: Upstream information is often spread across Docs / Help Center / NPM / GitHub / community notes. Before rollout, verify alias mappings with /model and /status.

Quickstart in 3 steps

Update: claude update (or reinstall the latest version).
Set the variables (Shell or .claude/settings.json).
Verify: use /model → choose sonnet/opus/opusplan, then /status to confirm the exact models you configured are in effect.

Closing

Small change, big gain. Keep your “aliases” in your own hands for stronger reproducibility, lighter rollouts, and smoother collaboration. Standardize your team’s sonnet / opus / opusplan today.

Where will you use opusplan in long workflows? Share your practices and pitfalls in the comments.

Product Manager's AI Prototyping Roadmap

Aug 24, 2025

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Introduction

Stop waiting for development sprints. Now, a PM can use AI to turn Figma designs, hand-drawn sketches, or even a PRD into interactive prototypes in 10 minutes. Even better: you can deploy with one click, connect to databases, collect user feedback, validate same-day, iterate same-day. Your competitors might already be doing this.

This article gives you a practical path from “idea → prototype → user feedback → launch”, complete with tool lists, prompt templates, and pitfall avoidance advice. Ready to copy and run. Covers: v0, Bolt.new, Lovable, Replit Agent, Claude Artifacts, Cursor, Copilot, Windsurf, Zed, etc. References and fact-checking are noted throughout the article.

Quick Overview (For Busy People)

Two Fast Tracks: A. Design-First: Figma → v0/Bolt/Lovable → Interactive prototype → Review → User testing. B. Direct from Ideas: PRD/sketches → v0/Bolt/Lovable/Replit → Full-stack demo output.
Local Assistant Backup: Cursor/Copilot/Windsurf/Zed handle multi-file edits, debugging, patches, and refactoring.
10-Minute Scaffolding: Prompt templates at the end, copy and use.

1) How to Choose Tools? One-Sentence Routing

Want “UI restoration like design mockups” → v0 (Natural Next.js + shadcn/ui, beautiful defaults; supports Figma integration).
Want “instant setup in browser, see changes immediately” → Bolt.new (WebContainers runs Node processes in browser, zero installation; better for frontend/JS stack).
Want “integrate accounts, databases, AI APIs, directly build usable mini-products” → Lovable (connects GitHub, Supabase, supports visual/code dual editing).
Want “strong data processing, scripting, backend capabilities” → Replit (Agent/Docs supports full-stack building, deployment, databases).
Want “run prototypes directly in chat” → Claude Artifacts (generate and run in conversation, shareable links, suitable for single-page/light interaction).

Note: Bolt is based on WebContainers running Node in browser sandbox, suitable for JS/TS tech stacks; complex permissions, multi-user sessions, long-term storage often paired with Supabase/Firebase cloud backends for completeness.

2) 10-Minute Prototype Pipeline (Two Routes)

Route A: Figma → High-Fidelity Interactive

Import Figma in v0: It reads visual/structural context from design files, generating high-fidelity UI. Prompt: Restore design 1:1, preserve fonts/spacing/colors, use shadcn/ui components.
Add interaction and state: Have v0 add search bars, filter dropdowns, pagination, etc.
Publish/share: For usability testing or internal reviews.
Need cloud capabilities: Switch to Lovable + Supabase for auth/persistence; or directly use Replit for backend.

v0’s positioning is “AI pair programming + generative UI”, very friendly to design restoration, with platform APIs for automated app generation pipelines.

Route B: PRD/Sketches → Full-Stack Demo

Bolt.new startup: Generate CRM/kanban/form wizards with one sentence, run and edit immediately in browser. Prompt: Create a CRM: customer list/details, search filters, CSV export, populate with mock data.
Connect accounts/data: For login/multi-user/persistence needs, use Lovable+Supabase or Replit backend services.
Deploy/share: Let real users interact and collect quantitative/qualitative feedback.

Bolt “takes off instantly” because WebContainers runs Node in the browser, eliminating local environment pain points. But this also means certain backend scenarios need external services.

3) Local Assistant Backup: Polish Prototypes to Usable

Cursor: Multi-file editing, cross-file changes, PR/Issue/Commit semantic search, excellent for bug fixing.
GitHub Copilot Edits: One command, cross-file modifications; high enterprise acceptance.
Windsurf: Supports MCP tool integration, suitable for large repos and process-oriented “agent-style” development.
Zed: Lightweight, command/prompt library, slash commands, low team onboarding cost.

The design-to-code bridge is also upgrading: Figma Make GA and Dev Mode MCP Server let AI/agents directly read design data, generating code more aligned with design intent.

4) Claude Artifacts: Prototypes That Run in Chat

When you only need single-page/light interaction (calculators, charts, card flips), Artifacts is convenient:

Generate in conversation, real-time preview, shareable.
Supports “select element → Improve” fine-tuning, or use additional instructions for revisions.
Limited to “non-IDE level” code editing, complex projects recommended to export to v0/Lovable/Cursor.

5) Quick Tool Comparison

Tool	Type	Strengths	Hosting/Deploy	Backend/Database	Typical Scenarios
v0	Cloud Generative UI	Design restoration, beautiful defaults, Figma integration	Supported	Can connect frameworks/APIs, self-extend	Figma→interactive prototypes, landing/admin pages
Bolt.new	Browser AI Development	Zero installation, immediate feedback, fast JS/TS iteration	Preview/deploy	Need external services for auth/persistence	Quick PoCs, internal demos
Lovable	Cloud AI App Builder	Integrated: GitHub+Supabase+visual/code editing	Supported	Native Supabase auth/DB/functions	MVPs/internal tools/small online apps
Replit (Agent)	Cloud Full-Stack	Build frontend/backend, connect databases, direct deployment	Supported	Built-in/external databases	Data processing tools, script services
Claude Artifacts	Chat+Runtime	Single-page/light interaction prototypes, easy sharing	Mainly sharing	Non-persistent backend	Calculators, charts, light interactive demos

Based on: v0 docs and platform APIs, Bolt/WebContainers official materials, Lovable GitHub/Supabase docs and editing capabilities, Replit Agent/Docs, Artifacts official guides.

6) Copy-and-Run Prompt Templates

A. Design → Prototype (v0/Bolt Universal)

“Precise Restoration”

Build page 1:1 according to design, using Tailwind + shadcn/ui. Maintain consistent fonts, font sizes, line heights, spacing, and colors. Make navigation, search, cards, pagination into reusable components, export Next.js pages.

“Feature Completion”

Add "price range" inline filter to the right of search bar. When clicked, show white-background floating layer with min/max value inputs and sliders. Update list data when sliding (use mock data first).

B. PRD → Full-Stack Demo (Bolt/Lovable/Replit)

“Bootstrap Application”

Create an "interview management" system: candidate list/detail pages, status kanban, comment flow, tag filtering. Pre-populate 10 mock data entries. Support CSV import/export.

“Add Login & Persistence” (Lovable + Supabase)

Integrate Supabase auth, enable Email and GitHub login. Create tables for candidates and comments with database storage, list pagination, detail lazy loading. Generate minimal viable permission policies (RLS).

“Pre-Launch Checklist”

Generate a pre-release checklist: performance (Lighthouse>85), basic SEO, mobile compatibility, error monitoring, logging, rollback plan.

C. Single-Page Light Prototypes (Claude Artifacts)

“Run in Artifact”

Create a "funding calculator": input funding amount, equity percentage, option pool, investor count, output post-money valuation and cap table. Support CSV export.

These templates are based on official capabilities of each tool: v0/shadcn, Bolt/WebContainers, Lovable+Supabase, Artifacts.

7) From Prototype to Launch: A “Same-Day Loop” Action Checklist

10–30 person usability walkthrough: Send to colleagues/target users, collect “completion rate, misoperations, pause points”.
Record 3 types of issues: Don’t understand (copy/information architecture), can’t click (interaction density), won’t run (performance/network/device capabilities).
Batch fixes with Cursor/Copilot: Cross-file quick fixes, refactor naming, add tests.
Connect database and auth: Lovable+Supabase or Replit backend, simple persistence and permissions.
Gradual release: Restrict routes or whitelists; collect logs and analytics, rolling fixes.
Review whether to “keep/merge/promote”: Keep as prototype library? Merge into main app? Or promote to standalone launch?

8) Common Pitfalls and Avoidance

“Running backend in browser” boundaries: Bolt projects lean frontend/JS, multi-user auth, payments, long-term storage better handled by Supabase/Firebase for stability.
Design restoration trauma: Import Figma designs in blocks, componentized naming, reduce “full-screen cramming” complexity.
Complex repo debugging: Sync Lovable code to GitHub → Use Cursor/Copilot to fix bugs → Push back sync. Community has mature practices.
Chat prototype limits: Artifacts is fast, but not IDE-level. Complex projects should switch to v0/Lovable/Cursor early.

Conclusion

The essence of this approach is: outsource “reinventing wheels” to AI, keep “defining value” for yourself. Starting today, every PM can run 3 prototypes per week, letting data and user feedback do the talking. From idea to launch, speed is the moat. What do you think?

MIT Research Report: Why Do 95% of AI Projects Fail? How Does Publicly Listed Company Palantir Succeed Against the Odds?

Aug 24, 2025

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A recent research report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reveals that 95% of generative artificial intelligence projects piloted within enterprises fail to produce substantial business value. This shocking failure rate has sparked concerns about an “AI bubble.” On the surface, companies are rushing to implement the most advanced AI models, yet most projects remain stuck in proof-of-concept stages, contributing virtually nothing to the bottom line. The root cause isn’t that AI models lack power, but rather that there exists a “learning gap” between tools and organizations—AI systems cannot integrate into enterprise workflows or access and learn from companies’ proprietary data and knowledge. In other words, failures stem from inadequate integration and application methods, not model quality.

Consider a simple example: if a retail company wants to use generative AI to decide “which products to increase in inventory,” a general large language model might offer suggestions based on public industry data. However, without access to the company’s internal, real-time, comprehensive sales and customer data, these recommendations would likely be unreliable. When data isn’t relevant and doesn’t connect to actual business operations, AI’s intelligence has nowhere to shine. Therefore, what truly determines AI project success is whether AI is applied correctly and whether enterprise data is properly utilized.

This is why a new generation of companies dubbed “enterprise AI operating systems” are playing crucial roles, bridging enterprises and AI. Among the leaders—Palantir Technologies—is renowned for successfully deploying AI projects in military, government, and large enterprise settings. Its practices demonstrate that AI can create real value once trust and engineering implementation challenges are resolved. Let’s examine how Palantir addresses the AI failure factors revealed in MIT’s report through “trust” and “engineering capabilities”.

Trust: From Culture to Ground-Level Presence, Winning Core Customer Recognition

Mission-Driven Culture Gains Recognition: Since its founding in 2003, Palantir has carried an extraordinary sense of mission. The company emerged from post-9/11 counter-terrorism needs, with co-founders Peter Thiel and Alex Karp driven not merely by profit, but by the conviction to “use data to safeguard national security.” This corporate culture emphasizing social responsibility and values helped Palantir gain trust endorsements from government and military sectors early on. For instance, the CIA’s venture capital arm In-Q-Tel invested in Palantir in 2004, helping refine products for intelligence analysis. Palantir’s commitment to data privacy and security is deeply embedded in the company’s DNA—co-founder Karp, with his legal and philosophical background, emphasized from the beginning the importance of incorporating protections for civil liberties and privacy into software. This steadfast commitment has gradually built Palantir’s “reliable and secure” brand image, earning recognition from highly sensitive customers like government and military agencies.

On-Site Collaboration Builds Trust: Palantir understands that large traditional institutions often have complex IT architectures and rigid processes, creating significant resistance to new technology adoption. To address this, Palantir pioneered the “Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)” model, directly stationing excellent software engineers at customer frontlines. These engineers work side-by-side with customer teams, deeply understanding business pain points and providing hands-on assistance in implementing Palantir software. Practice has proven that this embedded collaboration significantly accelerates AI system integration with customers’ existing systems. As one analysis noted: “By deploying engineers with autonomous decision-making authority on-site and focusing on customer value during integration, Palantir enables traditional enterprises to deploy software much faster than when they attempt it themselves.” Through this shoulder-to-shoulder collaboration, customer doubts and issues can be identified and resolved in real-time, while Palantir earns customer trust through concrete actions. Reports indicate that Palantir has even sent engineers with laptops to Afghanistan’s frontlines to provide on-site data analysis support for U.S. military units. This approach of sparing no cost for personalized service makes customers genuinely feel Palantir’s commitment to project success.

Rigorous Security Safeguards Trust: For customers like military and government agencies that highly prioritize data confidentiality, data security and compliance auditing are primary considerations when selecting AI solutions. Palantir stands as an industry benchmark in this regard. Its platform incorporates “privacy by design” principles from inception, providing a comprehensive suite of fine-grained security controls including granular access control (ensuring users only see necessary data), operational audit logs (recording all data access and operations for traceability), data minimization (using only necessary data for analysis), and anonymization/pseudonymization processing. Palantir also pioneered “Purpose-Based Access Control (PBAC)” mechanisms that can audit “who accessed what data under what circumstances and why” at any time. This rigorous security framework enables even the most data-demanding institutions like the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) to confidently entrust critical data to Palantir’s platform. By solving the difficult balance of “security and AI,” Palantir has gained trust from many traditional customers who were previously skeptical of commercial software. In a recent interview, a U.S. State Department official praised Palantir as an “outstanding American company,” expressing pride in collaborating with them to “modernize diplomatic work.”

Real Case Studies Build Reputation: Trust ultimately comes from actual track records. Palantir has proven its reliability and capability through challenging projects—this is key to winning customer hearts. For example, during the War on Terror, Palantir’s analytical platform helped U.S. forces identify and destroy hidden improvised explosive device (IED) networks: it correlated vast amounts of phone records, suspicious location data, vehicle movements, and past attack data, revealing enemy operational patterns to soldiers. A frontline commander sincerely praised it as “the only software that actually works on the battlefield”. Palantir’s software reportedly also assisted in planning the 2011 operation to eliminate Osama bin Laden and was used to coordinate complex logistics during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. These successful applications in real scenarios greatly enhanced customer trust in Palantir—after all, systems tested by fire are more reassuring. Additionally, in the UK, Palantir’s data integration platform for the NHS became a cornerstone in fighting COVID-19. The Foundry platform consolidated nationwide pandemic data, medical supplies, and vaccination information, for the first time allowing frontline hospitals, NHS headquarters, and government decision-makers to share the same “single source of truth”, ensuring timely delivery of ventilators and protective equipment while supporting the UK’s most efficient vaccination program. Each outstanding performance in critical missions accumulated “trustworthy” reputational assets for Palantir, forming the foundation for its continued expansion in military, government, and enterprise markets.

Engineering Capabilities: From On-Site Development to Productized Delivery, Solving Real Problems

Gaining trust is just the first step; to make AI truly effective requires solid engineering implementation capabilities. Palantir excels in this area as well, with unique methods and strengths.

Immediate Customization Solves Problems: Traditional enterprise software projects often face “last mile” challenges—systems are purchased but not used effectively. However, through the aforementioned FDE model, Palantir stations excellent engineers long-term at customer sites, enabling real-time software adjustments and custom feature development based on actual needs. These engineers are both technically proficient and business-savvy; when they discover that certain Palantir platform functions don’t align with customer processes, they can immediately write code for fixes or configure new data models. For example, forward deployed engineers have worked beside production personnel at Airbus aircraft assembly lines, optimizing Foundry platform analytical models; many Palantir engineers even operate permanently in “air-gapped” environments without internet connections, supporting highly classified data systems. This agile, embedded engineering service resolves issues on-site without lengthy feedback iteration cycles. To enterprises working with Palantir, it’s as if they’ve gained an on-call super IT team. No wonder analysis points out that compared to enterprises fumbling through development themselves, working with professional teams like Palantir accelerates software integration much faster.

Connecting Core Data Pathways: For AI to be intelligent, “provisions”—data—must come first. Palantir’s strength lies precisely in helping large institutions integrate and utilize scattered core business data, providing high-quality fuel for AI models. Its flagship platform Foundry can automatically extract data from numerous isolated business systems, clean and transform it into unified analytical models. Previously, internal enterprise projects often took months to organize data from different sources, but with Palantir reportedly this can begin analysis in just days. “Reducing 3 months of data preparation work to 3 days”—this represents the dramatic efficiency gains from Palantir’s engineering capabilities. For example, in manufacturing, Airbus leveraged Palantir Foundry for deep analysis and optimization of production process data, successfully significantly reducing A350 aircraft final assembly time. In finance, JPMorgan Chase used Palantir’s platform early on to strengthen anti-fraud risk controls, integrating transaction and customer data scattered across departments to help meet stricter compliance requirements post-financial crisis. These cases demonstrate Palantir’s exceptional ability to connect “data silos”, linking enterprise critical system data pathways, thereby enabling AI applications built on solid, rich internal data foundations. MIT’s report indicates that most AI projects stagnate because generic tools cannot adapt to enterprises’ unique processes and data. Palantir precisely fills this gap through powerful data integration, deeply embedding AI into enterprise operational fabric.

Productization Empowers the Whole: Notably, Palantir is not a consulting company but a product company. It hasn’t fallen into the trap of “customizing completely different systems for each customer,” but rather achieves solution standardization through technology abstraction and reuse. Palantir’s internal R&D teams extract common functionalities developed in each frontline project and incorporate them into their universal platform products. Early on, Palantir focused on government intelligence, creating the Gotham platform; later they distilled data integration capabilities accumulated in military and government projects into the enterprise platform Foundry, enabling large enterprises to use Palantir-level data operating systems out-of-the-box. This strategy essentially transforms individual custom projects into repeatedly deliverable modules, maintaining adaptability to complex business problems while improving efficiency when delivering to new customers. According to industry analysis, Palantir precisely “rolls” technologies with commonalities into its globally unified platform, gradually transitioning from “engineer crowd tactics” to “product-as-a-service” models. This way, new customers require fewer “forward deployed engineers” and less time for deployment (though initial guidance is still needed), while Palantir’s platform capabilities continuously enhance universality. This productization mindset enables Palantir to serve more customer needs while ensuring high-standard quality control. Simply put, Palantir not only knows how to fight one battle, but also summarizes tactics into strategic handbooks, winning subsequent battles faster.

By simultaneously focusing on both “trust” and “engineering capabilities,” Palantir’s AI project success rate far exceeds industry averages, becoming one of the few positive cases breaking the “95% failure curse.” MIT’s report corroborates this: surveys show that rather than going it alone, companies collaborating with professional AI vendors like Palantir have success rates about three times higher. Those companies skilled at leveraging external AI platforms with deep customization and implementation are often among the few success stories achieving AI value realization.

Conclusion: From Failure Lessons to Future Paradigms

When we look back at those 95% failed AI projects, it’s clear that Palantir’s principles directly address those lessons: use appropriate scenarios (focus on pain points rather than blindly chasing trends), data is king (integrate internal data rather than relying only on general models), human-machine collaboration (involve frontline personnel rather than parachuting in black-box tools), and long-term evolution (accumulate common products rather than one-time assemblies). Palantir has proven through real combat that for AI to create value in enterprises, technical strength is certainly important, but more critical is earning trust and deep integration. As CEO Karp puts it: “AI alone can’t give you answers; the key lies in human-AI collaboration.”

For those worried about the AI bubble, Palantir’s successful experience provides a shot in the arm: truly valuable AI implementation isn’t a pipe dream, provided we face those “invisible foundational tasks”—building trust, integrating data, transforming processes, and refining products. Only by addressing these shortcomings can AI’s magic be unleashed and transformed into tangible business results and social value. In the future, as more enterprises adopt such paradigms, we have reason to expect that today’s 95% failure rate will eventually be reversed, and AI will no longer be a mirage but become a solid engine driving transformation across all industries.

Do Vibe Coding Right with Claude Code: A FAANG Engineer’s Practical Pipeline

Aug 24, 2025

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Introduction

This year, Silicon Valley gave a name to a style of coding: Vibe Coding. It’s not slacking off, and it’s not “let the AI do everything.” It’s using Claude Code as a “disciplined junior engineer” so teams ship faster and more reliably.

What is Claude Code?

An agentic coding assistant in your terminal: it plans, reads/writes your project, runs commands, and uses slash commands to codify your workflow.

FAANG‑Style “Vibe Coding” Best Practices (copy straight into your team)

Goal: Treat Claude as an orchestratable junior engineer. Humans own architecture and decisions; AI executes and reports progress.

1) Design and reviews first

Write a design doc covering architecture, boundaries, integration points.
Do a senior‑engineer review to front‑load the pain. This prevents the AI from “speeding you off course” later. (Pattern lifted from FAANG workflows.)

2) Use plan‑mode for a one‑time plan

For each feature, enter plan‑mode once, generate a task list, then execute against that list. Stability improves dramatically. Community experience shows this “rigid sequence” shifts Claude from “occasionally off the rails” to “reliably intern‑like.”

3) TDD: have Claude write tests first

Give Claude your business rules → generate unit/integration tests → human review → then let it implement code.
Multiple write‑ups emphasize: tests first slashes hallucinations and regressions.

4) Codify your workflow with slash commands

Turn frequent actions into reusable commands:

/spec to generate a feature spec
/tests <feature> to produce TDD tests
/implement <feature> to commit a PR strictly by the task list
/context to inspect context usage and tool calls Official support includes custom commands and namespaces, so you can bake the team process into the repo.

5) Context hygiene

Do one thing at a time; constrain directories and files; pipe logs/CSVs to Claude when needed; let it fetch data or read links when appropriate.

6) Review and safety gates

Two‑person review plus staging verification, as used in FAANG.
Run /security-review in the terminal for an ad‑hoc security scan before you submit.

7) Quantify improvements

Track lead time from proposal → production and your regression rate. Many report ~30% faster, but measure against your own baseline.

Our minimal rollout pack (copy into your repo)

Create .claude/commands/ in the repo root:

You are a Staff Engineer. Convert the user story into a crisp spec:
- Problem, Scope, Non-goals
- Architecture sketch & interfaces
- Risks & open questions
Return Markdown only.

You are a TDD coach. For <feature>, generate unit & integration tests first.
- Cover edge cases, error handling, contracts
- Use the project’s test framework
- Do NOT implement code yet

Follow the approved plan. Implement <feature> with tiny commits.
- Reference related tests
- Explain changes in the PR body
- Ask before migrating schemas

Combine with /context to watch tokens and tool usage; split work when needed.

Common pitfalls

Treating Claude as a black box, dumping a huge blob of requirements in one go.
Skipping tests and reviews, shipping on “it runs on my machine.” Quality drifts, and orgs fall into the “AI speed trap.”
Running plan‑mode in parallel for multiple features → context drift and rework.

Why this approach works

The direction is clear: developers are rapidly embracing AI, and automation in coding/testing is rising. Teams who wield AI well will compound their advantage.
To win on quality, you must bake engineering process into Claude’s commands and plans — not “chat casually and let it write.”

Conclusion

Vibe Coding isn’t laziness. It’s “human judgment + Claude execution” assembled into a measurable, auditable, reusable pipeline. Starting today, give your team: design first → one‑time plan‑mode → tests first → slash‑command codification → security + review to close. Fast and steady.

What’s missing from this pipeline for your team? Share your experience in the comments.

ccpm Enables Claude Code: PRD → Epic → GitHub Issues → Production Code

Aug 24, 2025

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ccpm (Claude Code PM) connects PRD → Epic → GitHub Issues → Production Code in a closed loop, paired with Git worktree and parallel sub-agents to ensure you don’t lose context, don’t block tasks, don’t bury landmines.

Introduction

In AI coding, two things are most feared: context evaporation and parallel chaos. The result is rework, conflicts, and invisible progress.

ccpm’s approach is very “engineering-oriented”: use GitHub Issues as the single source of truth, where every line of code can be traced back to specifications. Claude only handles execution, while state, dependencies, and auditing all reside in Issues, allowing the entire team to seamlessly hand off work.

Core Philosophy: No Vibe Coding - all code must be traceable to clear specifications.

Why ccpm?

Specification-Driven: Structurally decompose PRDs into Epic/Tasks, then sync to GitHub Issues. Full traceability across the chain.
Parallel Execution: One Issue isn’t one person, but multiple parallel workflows (DB, API, UI, testing…) progressing concurrently in isolated worktrees.
Context Preservation: Main thread only orchestrates; each agent works in its own small context without mutual contamination.
GitHub Native Collaboration: Issue = project status; comments = audit trail; multiple humans/AI agents can hand off in real-time without “what did AI do” meetings.

Bonus: ccpm recommends installing the gh-sub-issue extension to manage parent-child tasks; without the extension, it automatically falls back to task lists and still works.

Visual Workflow (60-Second Onboarding)

PRD → Epic → Task → GitHub Sync → Parallel Execution Typical command flow (in Claude Code):

/pm:prd-new memory-system
/pm:prd-parse memory-system
/pm:epic-oneshot memory-system
/pm:issue-start 1235

Each step produces artifacts: .claude/prds/*.md, epics/*/epic.md, task markdown files, and corresponding GitHub Issues.

Highlight Checklist (Your Top 6 Concerns)

Issues as “Database”: Status is Issue status; comments are naturally audit trails. Transparent with zero learning curve.
Multi-Agent Parallelism: Same Issue can spawn multiple concurrent workflows, significantly boosting throughput.
Worktree Isolation: Each parallel track gets its own branch/directory, drastically reducing conflicts and context pollution.
Commands as Process: From /pm:prd-new to /pm:issue-sync, crystallize PM habits into executable commands.
Fast Local, Stable Cloud: Files locally first, then explicit sync to GitHub, balancing speed with control.
Parent-Child Task Management: Supports GitHub Sub-issues (extension or native API), clear hierarchy with explicit dependencies.

Installation & Initialization (2 Minutes)

Recommend cloning ccpm to your project root directory, or copying the .claude directory into existing projects. Run initialization on first use.

Step 1 | Copy Template

cd /path/to/your-project
git clone https://github.com/automazeio/ccpm.git .

If you already have CLAUDE.md, you can use /re-init later to merge necessary rules.

Step 2 | Initialize in Claude Code

/pm:init

This will: install/verify GitHub CLI, login, install gh-sub-issue extension, create necessary directories, update .gitignore, generate CLAUDE.md.

Step 3 | Warm Up Context

/context:create

Now you can start new features:

/pm:prd-new your-feature

PRD → Epic → Tasks → Issues complete artifact pipeline with one command.

gh-sub-issue installation command (optional but highly recommended):

gh extension install yahsan2/gh-sub-issue

Supports creating/linking/listing/removing sub-tasks.

Quick Command Reference

PRD: /pm:prd-new, /pm:prd-parse, /pm:prd-list, /pm:prd-status
Epic: /pm:epic-decompose, /pm:epic-oneshot, /pm:epic-sync, /pm:epic-show
Issue: /pm:issue-start, /pm:issue-sync, /pm:issue-status, /pm:issue-close
Workbench: /pm:next, /pm:status, /pm:standup, /pm:blocked All built into ccpm’s command set, type /pm:help for summary.

Recommended Use Cases

0-to-1 MVP: Ungrounded PRDs are the worst. ccpm uses commands to anchor “ideas” to Issues and code.
Multi-person Parallel Iteration: Split same Epic into multiple pipelines, UI/API/DB/testing progressing simultaneously, reducing serial waits.
Legacy Project Refactoring: Write risk points into PRD → Epic, gradual switching and rollback with traceable records.
Outsourcing/Remote Collaboration: Issues as project middleware, client and vendor can plug in/out anytime with transparent delivery.
Code Audit/Compliance: Complete “spec → code → commit → comment” chain, audit-friendly.

The author also shares design motivations and practical experiences in blogs and communities, worth reading.

3 Small Tips After Getting Started

Use “main thread” as command center: Only place goals, progress, blockers; leave implementation details to sub-agents’ contexts.
Leverage /pm:next: Switch to next most important Issue anytime, maintaining team rhythm.
Install Sub-issues first: After parent-child tasks are clear, burndown charts, daily reports, cross-person collaboration all flow smoothly.

Potential Pitfalls (Landmine Avoidance)

Works without extensions too, but parent-child hierarchy degrades to task lists; installing gh-sub-issue makes experience much smoother.
Don’t pile everything into main session: Let each agent “sweep their own doorstep” in their own context, main thread only makes decisions.

Conclusion

I summarize ccpm’s definition in 8 characters: specifications grounded, parallelism ordered. Not relying on slogans, but on commands and deliverables, speaking through action.

If you’re stuck with “lost context, parallel conflicts, invisible progress,” it’s worth trying immediately.

Which type of problem do you most want to solve with ccpm? Let’s chat in the comments.

Wire Claude Code into Cursor, VS Code, and JetBrains

Aug 24, 2025

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Introduction

Many people install Claude Code but only use it from an external terminal. In fact, it already integrates with mainstream IDEs: Cursor / VS Code / Windsurf / VSCodium / the JetBrains family. The benefits are immediate: one‑key summon, in‑IDE diff view, automatic sharing of selections and diagnostics — and after changes, you can review them with the IDE’s native comparison tools.

What You Get

Quick summon: Cmd+Esc (macOS) or Ctrl+Esc (Windows/Linux).

In‑IDE diff: cleaner before/after comparisons — no more scrolling terminals.

Auto‑share selection/current file context: Claude understands exactly what you’re looking at.

Auto‑share diagnostics (lint/syntax errors): Claude follows those red squiggles.
Insert file references: Cmd+Option+K (macOS) or Alt+Ctrl+K (Win/Linux) to insert @File#L1-99 quickly.

All of the above comes from the official IDE integrations.

VS Code (Cursor/Windsurf/VSCodium) One‑Step Setup

Install and connect

Open the IDE’s integrated terminal.
At the project root, run:

claude

VS Code and its variants will auto‑install the extension, then you can use everything listed above inside the IDE. If you start from an external terminal, type /ide to connect Claude Code to the current IDE.

Make sure the CLI works

VS Code: run Shell Command: Install ‘code’ command in PATH from the command palette. This stabilizes code . and IDE detection for Claude.
Cursor: run Install ‘cursor’ to shell from the command palette (you can also install code). If PATH ordering looks off, adjust priority.

Common config

Run /config → set Diff tool to auto to use the IDE’s diff view automatically.
From any external terminal, you can still use /ide to bind to the IDE session.

JetBrains (IntelliJ / PyCharm / WebStorm / GoLand…)

How to use

Open a terminal at the project root and run claude.
Go to Settings → Tools → Claude Code [Beta] and adjust:
- Claude command (e.g., claude, /usr/local/bin/claude, or npx @anthropic/claude).
- WSL users can set: wsl -d Ubuntu -- bash -lic "claude" (replace Ubuntu with your distro).
Supports Cmd+Esc/Ctrl+Esc quick summon, diagnostics sharing, and in‑IDE diff.

ESC doesn’t interrupt? In JetBrains, ESC may be bound to “switch focus back to editor”:

Settings → Tools → Terminal
Uncheck “Move focus to the editor with Escape,” or remove the “Switch focus to Editor” keybinding.
Apply Now ESC can properly interrupt Claude’s actions.

Remote Dev tips For JetBrains Remote Dev, install the Claude Code plugin on the remote host and restart the IDE.

Common Pitfalls and Quick Fixes

VS Code extension didn’t install
- Make sure you ran claude inside the VS Code integrated terminal.
- Ensure code/cursor/windsurf/codium CLIs are available and allowed to install extensions.
JetBrains plugin “does nothing”
- Ensure you started claude from the project root.
- Check the plugin status and fully restart the IDE (restart twice if needed).
- For Remote Dev, confirm the plugin is installed on the remote.
Workflow tips
- Open your IDE and run claude from the same project root to share paths and file context.
- Use /config to set diff=auto, and enable /vim mode if you like; both are recommended by the official “best practices.”

Your Quick Integration Checklist (Save This)

VS Code/Cursor

# 1) Use the integrated terminal
claude
# 2) From an external terminal, attach to IDE
/ide
# 3) VS Code: install 'code' into PATH (command palette)
Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH
# 4) Cursor: install 'cursor' into shell (command palette)
Install 'cursor' to shell

JetBrains

Settings → Tools → Claude Code [Beta]
- Claude command: claude or npx @anthropic/claude
- WSL: wsl -d Ubuntu -- bash -lic "claude"

Settings → Tools → Terminal
- Disable ESC focus steal: uncheck “Move focus to the editor with Escape,”
  or remove the “Switch focus to Editor” binding

A Small‑Team Rollout Pattern (Battle‑Tested)

PR‑driven: define the requirement → run claude on a branch to plan and make changes → review diffs in the IDE → test locally → open a PR.
Pair‑Agent: humans steer the plan; Claude executes; the IDE shows diffs and diagnostics in real time.
Same root, same context: always start from the project root so everyone shares identical paths and context. The above blends official “best practices” with our daily experience.

Conclusion

Installing the tool isn’t the goal — closing the human‑AI loop inside the IDE is. Today, connect Claude Code to your Cursor/VS Code/JetBrains and try the full loop: quick summon → in‑IDE diff → diagnostics sharing → PR. You’ll likely find: cleaner changes, fewer words, faster cadence.

Question: Where does your team struggle more — “understanding legacy code” or “safely changing a big module”? Which extra step would you want Claude to take inside the IDE? Share your thoughts.

Codex 0.23.0: One‑Tap /model to OpenAI GPT‑5 High Reasoning

Aug 24, 2025

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With Codex CLI 0.23.0, model selection and reasoning strength become a one‑step toggle. Type /model, pick GPT‑5 + High reasoning, and complex tasks become a lot more stable.

Introduction

Many developers already use Codex to write code, run tests, and edit files. But switching models or reasoning intensity used to mean changing config or restarting. Not anymore. 0.23.0 adds /model with live switching, plus High reasoning for GPT‑5 and even a new Minimal tier. It’s a tangible boost in speed and control.

What exactly changed in this release?

Slash commands: Type /model in the terminal to change model/reasoning on the fly; /approvals gives you interactive approval control.
Reasoning control: Adjust reasoning effort at runtime; GPT‑5 also supports a minimal tier (faster, fewer reasoning tokens).
Login and versioning: ChatGPT Plus/Pro/Team accounts can use GPT‑5 directly in Codex; stable release is 0.23.0 (Aug 20).

Background: GPT‑5 exposes a reasoning_effort parameter (minimal | low | medium | high) to control how deeply the model “thinks.” Higher levels usually produce more reasoning tokens with higher latency; minimal trades depth for faster first tokens.

1‑minute quickstart: three steps

Install / upgrade

npm i -g @openai/codex
# or: brew install codex
codex --version   # verify it shows 0.23.0

(Installation methods follow the official NPM/README.)

Sign in (ChatGPT plans include GPT‑5)

codex
# choose “Sign in with ChatGPT”; Plus/Pro/Team all work

After sign‑in, Codex lets you use the latest model included in your plan (including GPT‑5).

Two ways to switch

CLI: go straight to High reasoning (override via --config):
Terminal window
```
codex -m gpt-5 --config model_reasoning_effort="high"
```
(--model/-m and --config follow the official docs.)
Interactive one‑tap /model: In the TUI, type /model, select gpt‑5, then select High (or Minimal/Low/Medium).

Want High by default? Put it in ~/.codex/config.toml, or override per run with --config.

When to use High reasoning vs Minimal/Medium

Choose High for

Complex refactors / design tradeoffs: e.g., “Split an MVC app into layered architecture with dependency inversion, plus tests.” Needs multi‑step planning and global consistency.
Cross‑language migrations: e.g., Python → Go while preserving concurrency/error semantics. Demands careful API and model mapping.
Tricky bug forensics: deep stacks, race conditions, edge cases—benefit from longer chains of thought.

Choose Minimal/Medium for

Scaffolding, bulk lint fixes, renames: you want speed more than deep reasoning. minimal greatly reduces reasoning tokens and speeds things up.

My recommended local workflow (copy‑paste friendly)

Start in High (for complex work):

codex -m gpt-5 --config model_reasoning_effort="high" "Design idempotency and retry‑guard for the payment module and add 8 unit tests"

Then tighten /approvals to confirm important edits one by one.

Downshift for speed
After core logic stabilizes, type /model and switch reasoning to medium or minimal for the bulk‑edit phase.
Decompose into clear rounds
Break a big goal into rounds: design → interfaces → implementation → tests. The official guidance also favors “multi‑turn, one step per turn”—in practice it’s more reliable.

Tip: Higher reasoning means more reasoning tokens and potentially higher latency. If it feels sluggish, /model → minimal/low.

FAQs and small gotchas

“With ChatGPT sign‑in, is reasoning stuck at Medium?”
Early community reports said so; but 0.23.0 supports switching /model and reasoning effort at runtime. You can change it directly in the TUI.
Conflicts between CLI and config?
CLI --config takes precedence for the current run; write long‑term defaults in ~/.codex/config.toml.
What’s the point of Minimal?
Per the docs, it produces almost no log‑style reasoning tokens and targets scenarios that are extremely sensitive to first‑token latency.

Copy‑paste command sheet

# Install / upgrade
npm i -g @openai/codex && codex --version

# Sign in (ChatGPT plans)
codex  # choose Sign in with ChatGPT

# Enable High reasoning (complex tasks)
codex -m gpt-5 --config model_reasoning_effort="high"

# Live switch (during a run)
/model   # in TUI: pick gpt-5 + High / Medium / Low / Minimal

# Approvals policy (safer edits)
/approvals

(Installation, login, and slash commands follow the README / release notes.)

Closing

Codex 0.23.0 turns “change model/tune reasoning” from a config chore into a one‑tap action. Use High for complex work; use Minimal/Medium for bulk edits. That’s the practical aim. Now go ship that weekend project.

Where would you use High reasoning? What’s your take? Share your best practices in the comments.

Uzi Runs Multiple AI Agents in Parallel: Claude Code, Codex, Cursor CLI, aider, and More

Aug 23, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Uzi is a command-line tool that uses Git worktree + tmux to run multiple AI coding agents in parallel, each with its own dependencies and development port, then uses checkpoint to merge results to the main branch with one command.

Introduction

One agent slowly modifying pages, another simultaneously refactoring the backend, and a third writing tests. Multi-threaded progress efficiency far exceeds “queuing for models”. This is how Uzi works: same repository, branch isolation, parallel execution, visual monitoring, one-click merging. The official README provides complete installation, configuration, and workflow examples, with v0.0.2 released on 2025-06-03.

Why Try Uzi?

High-Concurrency Experimentation: Start 3-5 agents at once, each exploring different implementations or styles, then merge the best solution. True “Isolation”: Uses Git worktree to give each agent an independent branch and directory, preventing cross-contamination. Automatic Development Environment: Each agent automatically starts a dev server with assigned ports for real-time preview. Full Management: tmux manages sessions, uzi auto automatically “confirms” tool calls, ls -w shows real-time progress and diffs. One-Click Conclusion: checkpoint rebases and commits selected agent branches back to the current branch.

Industry observation: There are also container-based solutions for isolating parallel agents; Uzi takes the worktree route, which works smoothly in monorepos too. Recent InfoQ reports have highlighted comparisons between these two approaches.

Installation and Prerequisites (3-Minute Setup)

Dependencies: Git, tmux, Go, and your commonly used AI tools (like Claude, Codex, Cursor, aider, etc.).

# Install
go install github.com/devflowinc/uzi@latest

# Ensure GOBIN is in PATH
export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/go/bin"

1 Minimal Viable Configuration (MVP)

Create uzi.yaml in the root directory:

devCommand: cd astrobits && yarn && yarn dev --port $PORT
portRange: 3000-3010

Key Points

Include dependency installation in devCommand since each agent runs in an independent worktree and needs to install its own dependencies.
$PORT must be left as a placeholder; Uzi will automatically assign ports.
Official examples are also provided for Next.js / Vite / Django setups.

Recommended Workflow: From Task to Merge in 5 Steps

1) Parallel Start

uzi prompt --agents claude:3,codex:2 "Implement a REST API for user management with authentication"

Specify multiple agents and quantities; also supports random for random naming.

2) Unattended Operation

uzi auto

Automatically “confirms” tool calls and continuation prompts; just let it run.

3) Monitor Progress

uzi ls -w

Watch mode refreshes every second, showing AGENT/MODEL/DIFF/ADDR/PROMPT etc.

4) Mid-Course Commands

uzi broadcast "Make sure to add input validation"
uzi run "npm test"

Broadcast additional instructions; also run the same command across all agents (with --delete to close windows after completion).

5) Select and Merge

uzi checkpoint funny-elephant "feat: add user management API"

Rebase the matching agent branch to the current branch and commit with message.

Developer practice articles have also demonstrated similar checkpoint/kill usage patterns for customized pruning.

3 Implementation Scenarios

Scenario A | Frontend Multi-Style Exploration

Give one interface component to 3 agents: minimalist / Material / enterprise style. Each agent starts its own local port; you directly compare in multiple windows and checkpoint the best one with one click.

Scenario B | Refactoring Route Competition

Should backend authentication switch libraries? Should it be layered? Run 2-3 approaches in parallel, read diffs for complexity and ports for performance perception, choose the more stable route.

Scenario C | End-to-End Coordination

One agent writes API, one writes e2e tests, another writes documentation and examples. Finally, only merge the one that “runs through everything,” kill and clean up other branches anytime.

Differences from Container Parallelization Cheat Sheet

Uzi (worktree): Light, fast, Git native, suitable for same-repo multi-experiments; tmux-friendly.
Container Solutions: Stronger isolation, heavier operations, suitable for extreme scenarios with cross-language/system dependencies.
Industry Perspective: InfoQ points out that Uzi’s worktree isolation can prevent agents from interfering with each other in monorepo scenarios.

Common Pitfalls and Avoidance

Port Conflicts: Make portRange large enough and ensure ports aren’t occupied.
Duplicate Dependency Installation: Include npm/pip install in devCommand; each agent installs its own.
tmux Unfamiliarity: Recommend learning basic window/panel switching to improve visibility.
Cost and Noise: Parallel = more tokens; suggest starting with 2-3 agents for small tasks, then scaling up. (Empirical rule, combined with community discussions about “parallel mental load” reminders.)
Security and Keys: Don’t hardcode sensitive env into prompts; inject via environment variables.

One-Page Quick Reference (Bookmark This)

# Install
go install github.com/devflowinc/uzi@latest
export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/go/bin"

# Configure
# uzi.yaml: devCommand + portRange

# Parallel start
uzi prompt --agents claude:2,random:2 "Build a todo app with React"

# Unattended
uzi auto

# Monitor/broadcast/batch commands
uzi ls -w
uzi broadcast "Add error handling"
uzi run "npm test"

# Merge/cleanup
uzi checkpoint agent-name "feat: ..."
uzi kill agent-name | uzi kill all

Conclusion

Parallelization isn’t showing off. It’s a productivity tool that lets teams “take multiple correct paths simultaneously”. Integrate Uzi into your daily workflow, start with small-scale pilots, then expand to complex projects. Once you get it working, you’ll find it hard to go back to the old rhythm of queuing for models.

Discussion Question: Which project would you first split into 3 parallel routes? Why?

VibeTree Runs Multiple AI Agents in Parallel: Claude Code, Codex, Cursor CLI, aider, and More

Aug 23, 2025

Vibe Sparking

VibeTree = Parallel Git worktree development + persistent terminals + Claude Code one-click integration, no branch switching, no lost context, efficiency soars.

Introduction

Writing features, fixing production issues, then back to major refactoring… constantly git stashing, losing context back and forth is too painful. VibeTree, this open-source desktop application, combines parallel git worktrees, persistent terminals for each branch, and deep Claude CLI integration. One project opens N “clones”, each running its own tasks, each chatting with Claude.

Feature Highlights

Parallel Development: One repo, multiple worktrees, simultaneous feature/hotfix progress, goodbye stash.
Persistent Terminal Sessions: Each worktree has its own terminal, state never lost.
Claude CLI Integration: Direct claude command in each terminal, use /ide to connect VS Code/Cursor, file context aligned.
One-Click IDE Opening: Direct access to VS Code or Cursor from VibeTree.
Multi-Repo Tab Management: Multiple projects in parallel, smooth interface switching.
Cross-Platform: macOS / Windows / Linux, installation packages provided. Current latest version v0.0.1 (Alpha).

Small reminder: The repository Issues section contains user feedback on early problems, such as Windows Defender false positives, macOS 15.6 ARM64 packages marked as corrupted, etc. You might want to check before installation.

Why Use Worktrees? Better Than Multiple Clones/Frequent Branch Switching

One Repo, Multiple Directories: Each directory is a “working copy” of a branch, sharing .git, lightweight and non-interfering.
Zero-Cost Switching: Production emergency? Go directly to the hotfix working directory, feature branch unaffected.

Installation and Startup

Option A: Download Executable Package (Recommended)

Go to Releases to download:

macOS: .dmg (Intel & Apple Silicon)
Windows: .exe
Linux: .AppImage or .deb

Double-click to install.

Option B: Build from Source

# Install dependencies
npm install
# Development debug
npm run dev
# Production build
npm run build
# Package application
npm run package

These scripts are already configured in the repository.

Prerequisites: Git installed; for AI capabilities, recommend installing Claude Code CLI (npm one-liner, up and running in minutes).

5 Getting Started Scenarios (Sweet Workflow)

1) “Feature + Hotfix” Dual Track Progress

Create feature branch worktree, simultaneously create another hotfix worktree.
Each has a persistent terminal, each chats with its own Claude. No panic when production breaks.

# Create two working directories next to project root (example)
git worktree add ../proj-feature -b feature/checkout main
git worktree add ../proj-hotfix  -b hotfix/urgent   main

Principle: Worktree makes “one repository, multiple working directories” a native capability.

2) “Refactor + Validation” Parallel Run

A worktree does major refactoring; B worktree maintains clean baseline for comparison/regression anytime.
Open claude in both terminals, let AI help you “break down tasks + write tests.”

3) IDE Integration

In corresponding worktree terminal: claude → input /ide, instantly connect to currently open VS Code/Cursor.
Claude and IDE share the same project root directory, context consistent, communication more accurate.

4) Multi-Repo Parallel, Centralized Control

VibeTree’s Tab interface opens multiple repositories simultaneously, smooth switching without confusion.
Dark/light theme follows system, manual switching also available.

5) Making Claude Comfortable

claude ready to use in terminal; for personalized appearance, status bar, etc., use /config to adjust.

One-Minute Startup Checklist

# ① Install VibeTree (or build from source)
# ② Prepare two working directories (feature & hotfix)
git worktree add ../app-feature -b feature/payflow main
git worktree add ../app-hotfix  -b hotfix/checkout main

# ③ Open VibeTree: open a terminal in each worktree
# ④ Type claude in terminal; if IDE connection needed, type /ide

Now you can: write new features in feature; reproduce and fix production issues in hotfix.
Two spaces don’t interfere, two Claudes online simultaneously.

Roadmap and Known Issues (Transparent Expectations)

Roadmap: Will support Claude completion/input-required system notifications, mobile access to Claude Code, etc.
Alpha Status: Please follow Issues section discussions on Windows false positives, macOS ARM64 package “corruption” prompts, privacy documentation supplements, first-start guidance, etc.

Who Is It For?

Independent Developers/Small Teams: Multiple diverse requirements, must progress in parallel.
AIGC Workflow Players: Want to truly embed Claude into branches and terminals.
Operations and Emergency Response: When production alerts, switch to hotfix working directory, zero switching cost.

Conclusion

VibeTree isn’t rebuilding an IDE; it’s an OS-level tool that makes “parallel + AI” practical. Combining the underlying advantages of “one repository, multiple workspaces” with Claude’s upper-level intelligence into a replicable daily rhythm. You’ll be surprised: every day without branch switching is more focused.

What do you think is VibeTree’s most compelling feature? Let’s chat in the comments.

Claude Code Companion: One-Click Pool Switching, Third-Party Model Integration, and Observable Logging

Aug 22, 2025

Vibe Sparking

For those who constantly work with Claude Code, here’s a more stable and transparent “control center.”

Introduction

Coding with Claude Code is great, but unstable upstream endpoints, cumbersome switching, and inaccessible logs can be frustrating. Claude Code Companion packages all this into a local API proxy: drag-and-drop sorting for priority-based pool switching, automatic failover on exceptions, plus a visual management console and complete request/response logs. Even beginners can get up and running in 10 minutes.

Why It’s Worth Installing

1) Unstable? Auto-backup Kicks In

Supports multi-endpoint priority retry + failover. When one pool fails, it automatically switches to the next, and restores the primary when recovered. You’ll barely notice the disruption.

2) Opaque? Full-chain Observability

Built-in /admin management console lets you add/edit/delete endpoints, view real-time logs, and configure routing rules. Troubleshooting changes from “guessing” to “seeing.”

3) Incompatible? One Solution for All

Native Anthropic support, plus OpenAI-compatible entry points for services like OpenRouter, Volcano [Huoshan] Qianwen [Qianwen], Moonshot K2, GLM—just configure the default model name.

4) More Secure Default Practices

One environment variable to disable non-essential reporting/telemetry—a crucial feature for enterprises or privacy-conscious individuals.

Core Features at a Glance

Multi-endpoint load balancing + failover
Upstream response format validation (reconnects on non-compliance)
OpenAI-compatible model integration
Intelligent fault detection/recovery
Tag-based routing (by path, header, content)
Request logging + web management (/admin)

All features are documented in the official README.

10-Minute Quick Start (Beginner-Friendly)

Step 1: Download the Executable

Go to Releases and select your platform (Win/Linux/macOS Intel/ARM), then extract. Single-file execution, no external dependencies.

Step 2: First Run

Double-click or run from command line—a default config.yaml will be generated in the directory.

Step 3: Open the Management Console

Visit http://localhost:8080/admin in your browser. In the Endpoints page, add upstream endpoints (URL, authentication, type: Anthropic / OpenAI-compatible). Drag and drop to adjust priorities—takes effect immediately.

Step 4: Point Claude Code to the Proxy

In your Claude Code runtime environment, set:

# Essential: Route requests to local proxy
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=http://localhost:8080

# Required but arbitrary: just needs to be non-empty
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=dummy-token

# Recommended: Extend client timeout to avoid frontend disconnection from upstream timeouts
export API_TIMEOUT_MS=600000

# Recommended: Disable non-essential traffic (telemetry/error reporting/bug commands/auto-updates)
export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC=1

Note: Variables like ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN/CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC are documented in official docs or have equivalent configurations; BASE_URL routing for LLM gateways is also a standard practice provided officially.

Additional note: If you’re connecting to OpenAI-compatible gateways (like LiteLLM/OpenRouter), the official recommendation is the unified gateway address approach: export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://<your-gateway> (then configure token/default model).

Recommended Usage and Practical Scenarios

A. Multi-Pool Auto-Switching

Add multiple pools/upstreams in common → backup priority order via drag-and-drop sorting. Failed endpoints are automatically blacklisted and traffic routes to the next; recovery is detected in the background and restored. No need to restart the proxy or Claude Code.

B. One-Click Third-Party Model Integration

Services with Anthropic-format entry points (like GLM, K2): use directly as Anthropic endpoints.
Services with only OpenAI-compatible entry points (like OpenRouter, some domestic clouds): add as OpenAI-compatible endpoints and fill in the default model name.

This integration method is clearly documented in the README. Services like DeepSeek also provide direct Claude Code connection guides (setting ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL, ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN, model name).

C. Tag-based Routing / A/B Testing

Dynamic routing to different endpoints based on request path, headers, or content—suitable for stability canary releases, cost routing, or scenario specialization.

D. Troubleshooting and Post-mortems

View real-time request/response logs in /admin, locate 4xx/5xx errors, timeout points, and format anomalies; supports endpoint blacklisting/recovery for observation.

Advanced: Using It as an “Enterprise LLM Gateway” Outpost

Working with LiteLLM/Self-built Gateways: Official documentation provides LLM Gateway solutions for unified authentication, usage tracking, cost control, auditing, and model routing. Claude Code connects via ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL.
More Granular Privacy/Telemetry Controls: CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC=1 for one-shot control, or use DISABLE_TELEMETRY, DISABLE_ERROR_REPORTING, DISABLE_BUG_COMMAND, DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER variables for precise control.

Common Issues (Pitfall Checklist)

Q1: Claude Code not using the proxy? Check if ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL and ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN are set in the same shell; project-level settings.json can also inject unified env settings.

Q2: Third-party models returning 400/format errors? OpenAI-compatible endpoints must select “OpenAI-compatible” type and correctly set the default model name; the companion validates responses for Anthropic protocol compliance and triggers reconnection on non-compliance.

Q3: Can I use the built-in timeout controls? Yes. Increase API_TIMEOUT_MS to avoid frontend timeout causing false failure detection; Bash/MCP also have their respective timeout variables.

Risk and Compliance Reminders

Before using third-party gateways/pools, confirm service compliance, terms allow usage, and data won’t be misused.
Claude Code officially provides data usage options and non-essential traffic disabling—strongly recommended to enable.

Conclusion

Claude Code Companion’s positioning is clear: be your local “stable control center + transparent router”. Starting today, graphically manage endpoint management, model switching, and troubleshooting, making AI programming truly worry-free.

What other “automation features” do you think should be added? For example, cost-priority/speed-priority one-click switching? See you in the comments!

Appendix: One-Click Configuration Examples

macOS/Linux:

export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=http://localhost:8080
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=dummy-token
export API_TIMEOUT_MS=600000
export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC=1
claude

Windows PowerShell:

$env:ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="http://localhost:8080"
$env:ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="dummy-token"
$env:API_TIMEOUT_MS="600000"
$env:CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_NONESSENTIAL_TRAFFIC="1"
claude

To integrate with gateways (like LiteLLM/OpenRouter), simply change ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL to the gateway address.

Beyond Autocomplete: Qoder’s Spec→Build→Verify Loop

Aug 22, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Qoder: An AI IDE That “Does the Work Itself”

Qoder turns “auto‑planning + auto‑coding + auto‑testing” into a closed loop inside your IDE — moving the flow of “write spec → implement → verify” directly into the editor.

Introduction

In the last two years, the most competitive direction for AI IDEs hasn’t been completion — it’s Agentic Coding.

Qoder leans fully into this: Quest Mode breaks down tasks, writes the spec, and executes; Repo Wiki ingests your repository in one pass; Memory/Rules help it learn your preferences over time. The pricing model is a clear membership + credits loop, not ad‑driven.

Highlights

1) Quest Mode: Throw a one‑liner at the agent, wait for the report

Supports natural‑language requests for feature development, bugfixes, refactors, and tests.
First produces a technical spec you can edit/confirm, then executes asynchronously, and finally produces a Task Report.
Tracks the whole Action Flow with progress and logs; you can add requirements mid‑run and it will adjust the plan dynamically.

This is spec‑driven development that actually lands inside the IDE.

2) Repo Wiki: Turn your repo into an AI‑readable knowledge base

Builds a wiki automatically when opening a project or after Git changes (about 120 minutes for ~4k files).
Handles up to 6,000 files; great for architecture Q&A, locating code, and adding features/fixes fast.

3) Context/Tools/MCP: Feed the right context and connect external tools

Use @file/@folder/@gitCommit/@image/@rule to inject context quickly.
Built‑in tools for project search, file editing, terminal commands, issue scanning, and web search.
MCP support lets you connect APIs, databases, and local tools; start with SSE, later explore STDIO.

Long‑term memory combines personal preferences and project memory; when conflicting, Rules take precedence.
Put project rules under .Qoder/rules, supporting “always apply / model decides / file‑pattern match”.

5) Next Edit Suggestion (NES): Beyond completion — jump to the right edit

One‑tap Tab to Jump to the target location; friendlier flows for rename, refactor, and batch docs.

Getting Started in 3 Steps

1) Download & Install
Grab the installer for Windows/macOS/Linux and double‑click to install.

2) Sign In
Click the avatar at top‑right to sign in and bind your account.

3) (Optional) Corporate proxy
If you need an HTTP proxy, configure it in Qoder Settings → Proxy as per the docs.

Tip: See all shortcuts under Keyboard Shortcuts.

Pricing & Credits (Preview period)

Free ($0/month): includes a 2‑week Pro trial; unlimited Completions & Next Edits; limited Chat/Agent credits.
Pro (free during preview): everything in Free plus 2,000 credits (for Chat/Agent requests); unlocks Quest Mode / Repo Wiki.
Teams (coming soon): Admin, SSO, centralized billing.
Credit Packs: top up on demand when you run out.

Preview price table

Plan	Price	Key benefits
Free	$0/mo	2‑week Pro trial; unlimited Completions & Next Edits; limited Chat/Agent credits
Pro (preview)	TBD/mo	2,000 credits (Chat & Agent); unlock Quest Mode / Repo Wiki
Teams (coming)	TBD/user/mo	Admin, SSO, centralized billing
Credit Packs	pay‑as‑you‑go	Top up anytime for flexible scaling

Refer to the official site for the latest; preview details may change.

How do credits burn?
Features like Chat, Agent, Quest bill by model price × tokens; failed requests do not burn credits; when monthly allocation is exhausted, the system may fall back to a base model and reset next month.

Industry context: Cursor uses a hybrid of “subscription + request/agent usage limits”, and Claude Code follows a membership + add‑on route. In short, AI IDE membership loops have solidified, which explains why competitors converge on this model.

Recommended Use Cases (Product/Backend/Frontend/DevOps)

A. One‑shot delivery: spec → implement → verify
Example: add “multi‑tenant billing” to an existing service. Hand the requirement to Quest Mode to draft a spec, then implement and produce a regression report.

B. Ramp up on a legacy repo
Open the repo, let Repo Wiki initialize, then ask “how does order flow work?” or “which module depends on A/B/C?”.

C. Large‑scale refactors/framework swaps
Encode code style and docs via Rules, then let the Agent apply changes in bulk; use NES to land edits incrementally.

D. Cross‑language migration / unit test backfill
Scope with @folder + @gitCommit, have the agent identify critical paths, backfill tests, and generate a diff report.

E. Integrate third‑party/private systems
Use MCP to connect internal APIs, databases, and scripts to automate “query/write‑back/batch ops”.

F. Team collaboration and knowledge capture
Leverage Repo Wiki + Memory for shared knowledge; keep Rules in‑repo so they travel with code, enabling newcomers to ship in week one.

My 30‑Minute Onboarding Script

Install and sign in (5 min).
Configure proxy if needed (3 min).
Open your business repo and let Repo Wiki initialize (runs in background).
Write three hard Rules for “project comments / commit messages / testing requirements”.
Start a Quest for a small, well‑scoped feature; review the Spec, add edge cases and acceptance criteria as needed.
Watch the Action Flow, add requirements mid‑run to see how it re‑plans.
Based on the Task Report, Accept/Discard and use NES for quick tweaks.

Takeaways

Qoder’s value: a jump from completion to delivery — there’s a spec, a plan, and a receipt.
Experience hinges on: Repo Wiki’s architecture‑level context, Rules’ governance, and MCP’s extensibility.
Business model: membership + credits is becoming standard; Qoder’s “preview‑free + Pro trial + extra credit packs” makes switching costs friendly.

Questions to Ponder

Which repetitive changes will you entrust to Quest?
What three team conventions should be codified as Rules first?
If you wire up MCP, which internal system do you want agents to touch first?

Google Gemini: A Complete AI Educational System - Teachers Assign AI Experts, Students Create Custom Quizzes, Privacy and Compliance

Aug 22, 2025

Vibe Sparking

This isn’t “another chatbot.” This is a system-level upgrade that packages learning processes, classroom management, content production, assessment feedback, and privacy compliance all in one.

Introduction

After this year’s ISTE conference, Google has turned Gemini for Education into school-level AI infrastructure: Educational Gemini (based on 2.5 Pro) is freely available with Workspace for Education, connecting all key actions for teachers, students, and administrators.

What’s more impressive is that teachers can create and assign “Gems (AI experts)”, NotebookLM generates video overviews as micro-lessons with one click, Forms includes Gemini auto-generated questions, and Vids uses Veo 3 to generate 8-second videos with sound effects. Students use Canvas for personalized quizzes, with answers including interactive charts to aid understanding. Administrators can search all Gemini conversations in Vault, view usage reports, and maintain compliance trails.

The most crucial point: In educational contexts, chat data is not used for model training (enterprise-level data protection).

I. System Overview: A New Paradigm for Education × AI

Gemini for Education: Based on Gemini 2.5 Pro, defaults to high-tier models with admin control, included free with Workspace for Education.
Gemini in Classroom: Free for all education editions, 30+ new AI capabilities for lesson planning, differentiated instruction, vocabulary lists, etc.
Teacher-led AI: Teachers directly assign Gems and NotebookLM notebooks to students (Classroom & LTI integration with Canvas/Schoology).
NotebookLM Video Overviews: One-click generation of explanatory videos and key points from materials.
Veo 3 in Vids: 8-second short videos with native sound effects/narration, suitable for experiment demonstrations and course previews.
Gemini Forms: One-click quiz/survey generation from Docs/Slides/PDFs, with AI-summarized responses.
Gemini Canvas Quizzes: 18+ students can generate personalized practice, with positive extension to minors.
Privacy and Compliance: Common Sense Privacy Seal, Vault searchable conversations, admin-configurable retention policies and reports.

II. How Teachers Use It: Lesson Planning Efficiency × Differentiated Instruction

High-Frequency Usage Checklist

5-Minute “Tiered Classroom” Scripts
- Have Gemini generate “same topic, different depths” lesson plans and exercises based on three proficiency levels in the same class; automatically includes example sentences and visual cues.
Create “Interactive Simulation” Gems (AI Experts)
- Upload this week’s assignments + reading materials to generate interactive experts for follow-up questions; assign to students for preview before class and reinforcement after. Shareable with teaching teams.
NotebookLM → “Video Overview” Micro-lessons
- Generate 1-3 minute videos from syllabi/lecture notes with one click, suitable for flipped classrooms and makeup lessons for absent students.
Forms One-Click Questions + AI Grading Summaries
- Use “help me create a form” to generate quizzes from Docs/Slides/PDFs; automatically summarize key points and weak areas after submission.
Vids × Veo 3 Demo Short Videos
- 8-second “experiment/phenomenon” demonstration openings with sound effects; engaging and time-saving.

III. How Students Learn: Adaptive Practice × Visual Understanding

Gemini Canvas Personalized Quizzes: Input review scope, system generates questions based on weak areas with progressive feedback.
Interactive Charts/Diagrams: Gemini responses include interactive visualizations to help clarify complex concepts and multi-step reasoning.
Receive Classroom Gems and NotebookLM: Access teacher-assigned “AI experts” and resource notebooks in real-time, asking questions while learning.

Self-Study Prompt Examples (Ready to Copy)

“Based on my error log, generate 15 mixed-difficulty test questions, give one hint per question, don’t provide direct answers.”
“Use three diagrams to explain ‘entropy increase’: intuition, key formula derivation steps, and real-world analogies.”

IV. Administrator Perspective: Compliance, Visibility, Control

Permissions and Age Tiers: Control who can use Gemini/NotebookLM, configurable 18+ feature differences.
Vault eDiscovery: Search Gemini conversations by domain, export for legal retention; Workspace updates already cover education editions.
Usage Reports and Retention Policies: View who’s using what and how much, set chat preservation and auto-deletion cycles.
Privacy Endorsements: Common Sense Privacy Seal, educational account chats not used for model training, no human review.

Additional option: Enable Temporary Chats (temporary conversations), not counted toward personalization and training, short-term retention.

V. Implementation Framework: One Class from 0 to 1

Goal: 60-minute “Electromagnetic Induction” lesson

Pre-class: Teacher uses NotebookLM to generate “video overview” + vocabulary list; Vids uses Veo 3 for 8-second intro clip.
In-class: Assign “Interactive Simulation” Gem, groups explore “Faraday’s experiment” variable effects; Gemini responses embed interactive diagrams.
Assessment: Forms auto-generates in-class quiz, Gemini summarizes class weak points after lesson ends.
Post-class: Students use Canvas to generate personalized quizzes, re-practice based on errors.
Management: Administrator maintains trails in Vault and exports sample conversations for compliance.

VI. Boundaries and Risks: Don’t Turn AI into an “Answer Vending Machine”

Academic Integrity: Recommend using AI for “inspiration and structuring,” avoid directly producing plagiarizable final drafts.
Data Minimization: Educational accounts default to “not used for training,” still recommend avoiding uploading sensitive identity information.
Capability and Dependency: AI excels at “raising the floor,” focus on developing self-explanation and multi-step reasoning abilities to prevent over-reliance.
Traceability: During important exam periods, combine Vault spot-checks with usage reports to form school-specific “AI usage guidelines.”

Conclusion

Google has transformed “AI + Education” from tool-level integration into a system-level paradigm. Teachers have “AI colleagues,” students have “AI study companions,” administrators have “AI compliance dashboards.” Content, processes, privacy, and governance form a complete closed loop across four dimensions.

The first step you can take now: Choose a lesson you’ll teach next week and run through the “0 to 1” framework above. You’ll discover that AI isn’t just “helping you,” it’s “reorganizing the classroom.” What do you think?

Claude Code Alternative: iFlow CLI Puts AI Coding In Your Terminal

Aug 22, 2025

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iFlow CLI brings “multi-agent + MCP tools + workflow automation” straight into your terminal. Write code, fix bugs, manage files, run data tasks, even wire up GitHub Actions — end to end in one place.

Introduction

Keep bouncing between the CLI and the browser while coding?

Want an “AI teammate” that can actually work inside your local project?

Here’s a Swiss‑army knife that feels right at home: iFlow CLI. It can analyze repos, break down tasks, call sub‑agents, and orchestrate MCP tools — from file housekeeping to complex automation.

What Makes iFlow CLI Strong

1) Brings a “team” into your terminal

SubAgents: turn a single CLI into a squad of experts that collaborate by specialty; manage them with /agent.
Built‑in open marketplace: one‑click install for MCP tools and sub‑agents — scale capabilities like plugins.

The official page highlights: a free model marketplace, an MCP marketplace, and an Agent marketplace, all tailored for developer automation.

2) Four run modes with safer permissions

Default: read‑only, no changes.
Plan mode: propose a plan before execution.
Accept edits: can modify files only.
YOLO: maximum privileges, can perform any operation (use with caution).

Similar to other tools’ “skip permission confirmation” (e.g., Claude Code’s --dangerously-skip-permissions): highly efficient, but mind the safety boundaries.

3) Multimodal + search + memory

Paste images directly in the CLI, search the web, and enjoy automatic conversation compression and restore.

4) Ecosystem integrations

Official VS Code / JetBrains plugins and GitHub Actions workflows — run “AI” right in CI.

iFlow CLI vs. Claude Code vs. Gemini CLI

Dimension	iFlow CLI	Claude Code	Gemini CLI
Positioning	Multi‑agent + MCP marketplace + automation “AI team in terminal”	Terminal tool centered on agentic coding	Open‑source AI terminal agent for developers
Cost/Quota	Emphasizes a free model marketplace	Anthropic billing	Preview offers free quota (Gemini 2.5 Pro, higher RPM/daily limits)
Permissions/Modes	Default/Plan/Accept edits/YOLO	Plan mode; can skip permissions (dangerous)	ReAct loop + tools/MCP
Extensibility	Open Market for MCP/sub‑agents	Custom sub‑agents, MCP	Native MCP, search, Code Assist integration

Sources: iFlow README and platform page; Claude Code docs (plan mode, sub‑agents, permissions); Gemini CLI blog and docs.

Install and First Run (3 minutes)

System requirements: macOS 10.15+ / Ubuntu 20.04+ / Debian 10+ / Windows 10+, Node.js 22+, Bash/Zsh/Fish recommended.

macOS / Linux (one‑liner recommended)

bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://cloud.iflow.cn/iflow-cli/install.sh)"

Or

npm i -g @iflow-ai/iflow-cli

Windows

Install Node.js (official installer)
Reopen CMD/PowerShell
npm install -g @iflow-ai/iflow-cli
Launch iflow

Mainland China network (mirrors/NVM)

Use the provided nvm installer and Node/npm mirror commands; after setup, run npm -g @iflow-ai/iflow-cli just the same.

Prefer iFlow native auth; OpenAI‑compatible endpoints are also supported.
Generate API keys on your iFlow profile page and paste into the terminal when prompted.

Get Productive in 3 Steps

Step 1: Enter your repo and start

cd your-project
iflow

Step 2: /init to model the project

/init
> Read requirement.md, produce a technical plan and implement it

This automatically generates IFLOW.md to record structure and context.

Step 3: Run workflows

/agent to orchestrate your expert squad
/mcp to install/enable tools
iflow --resume to pick up the conversation
iflow -h to see all commands

Want to run it in CI? Use the iFlow CLI GitHub Action. Configure model, timeout, working directory, MCP servers, and write results to the PR Summary.

10 Recommended Daily Workflows (with prompt snippets)

Repo health check: “Analyze architecture, key dependencies, and potential security risks; provide improvement suggestions and risk prioritization.” (pair with /init)
Requirements → tech design → implementation: “Based on requirement.md, produce a technical design and task list, then delegate to sub‑agents to complete coding and self‑tests.”
Bug triage: “After request X, an NPE occurs — locate the root cause, provide a repro script and a patch PR.”
Auto‑docs (with CI): “After /init, generate API docs/architecture diagrams; update on PR merge.” (sample GitHub Action included)
Data analysis: “Read sales.xlsx; output YoY/MoM and visualization charts with a short insights summary.”
File housekeeping: “Organize Desktop files by type and rename as YYYY-MM-DD_<index>.”
Information retrieval: “Compare latest iPhone prices and recommend best value; list channels and notes.” (with search)
Mini investing scripts: “Fetch daily closing prices for selected stocks and email Top‑5 movers.”
Enterprise integrations (MCP): Install DevOps/Docs/Search MCP servers to connect enterprise suites. Examples: Alibaba Cloud DevOps MCP, Context7 MCP.
Multimodal discussions: Ctrl+V paste images in the terminal to review UI or send error screenshots for diagnostic suggestions.

Security and Governance Tips

Prefer “Plan” or “Accept edits” so it thinks first, then acts.
YOLO suits one‑off scaffolding or sample generation — do not grant blanket access to production directories. Community consensus on “skipping permission confirmations” is that convenience and risk coexist.
When using the iFlow Action in CI, enable least‑privilege per‑repo, read‑only tokens, timeouts and log auditing.

How to Pair It With “Competitors”

Heavy Anthropic user: use Claude Code locally as the main tool; hand CI and auto‑docs to iFlow Action — best of both.
Prefer free quota and Google ecosystem: Gemini CLI with ReAct + MCP is great for local exploration; for complex multi‑agent/market extensions, use iFlow CLI.

Quick Reference (paste into team Wiki)

Install: bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://cloud.iflow.cn/iflow-cli/install.sh)" / npm i -g @iflow-ai/iflow-cli
First run: iflow → /init
Marketplaces: /mcp, /agent
Models and endpoints: edit ~/.iflow/settings.json (OpenAI‑compatible supported)
Resume session: iflow --resume
CI integration: iflow-cli-action (inputs include prompt, api_key, model, settings_json, etc.)

Conclusion

Put a “do‑the‑work AI team” inside your terminal and your throughput will climb. With sub‑agents, open marketplaces, and CI integrations, iFlow CLI covers the full solo‑to‑team delivery loop. Give it a week and you may not want to work without it.

Claude Code Quietly Opened a '1M Context Window': /model sonnet[1m]

Aug 22, 2025

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Claude Code Quietly Opened a “1M Context Window”: /model sonnet[1m]

People online have reported that some Claude Code Max (20x) users can now use /model sonnet[1m] to switch to Sonnet 4’s 1M context. Anthropic has also officially confirmed that Sonnet 4’s 1,000,000 token long context is in public testing, but it’s primarily available on API / Bedrock first, with desktop and Claude Code gradually rolling out—some users may already be in “gray testing.”

Why Should You Care?

1M context means you can stuff an entire medium-sized codebase, dozens of technical documents, or a stack of contracts in for analysis all at once, with less chunking and back-and-forth. Official description: roughly 75,000 lines of code/dozens of research papers consumed in one go, 5x more than before. Currently marked as Public Beta (API, Amazon Bedrock available, Vertex “coming soon”).

Community testing is also increasing: media, blogs, Hacker News, and Reddit are all discussing it.

Who Can Use It Now? Can “Max 20x” Really Access It?

Official Confirmation: Sonnet 4’s 1M window is live on API as Beta, requiring beta header (context-1m-2025-08-07); Amazon Bedrock has integrated it; Vertex “coming soon.”
Subscription Side: Claude Max plan combines Claude App and Claude Code, advertised as “up to 20x” usage quota. This is what everyone calls “Max 20x.”
Community Feedback: Some users report that Max 20x subscription can already switch to 1M, but others get errors; likely gradual rollout or regional/account whitelist differences. Don’t rush, try first.

Summary: API has official confirmation; Claude Code/desktop is gradually scaling up. You may have been “quietly enabled” or still in the queue.

Three Steps to Try: Switch to 1M in Claude Code

Step 0: Update to Latest Claude Code

npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Or

claude update

Refer to official Quickstart/CLI documentation.

Step 1: Execute in Session

> /model sonnet[1m]
  ⎿  Set model to sonnet[1m] (claude-sonnet-4-20250514[1m])

This is one of the valid options for built-in slash commands (community issue error logs directly list sonnet[1m]).

Step 2: Send Any Message Trigger an actual request to see if it succeeds. If it errors, don’t blame yourself—your account might not be up yet.

Step 3: Check Current Model/Status

/status

Use this to view account and system status, confirm if switched to 1M.

Advanced: Use CLI directly with model
Terminal window
claude --model claude-sonnet-4-20250514
But 1M mode usually requires server-side switches/whitelisting or corresponding beta capabilities, not guaranteed just by specifying.

Usage Recommendations: Getting Real Value from 1M

1) Whole-Repository Understanding & Refactoring Navigation Bundle README, architecture diagrams, core modules, key tests and feed them in for system-level mapping and refactoring plans. Media testing shows cross-file reasoning is more stable with long windows.

2) Large Document Batch Reviews Feed multiple technical specs/compliance documents/contracts at once for comparison and risk point lists, then have it provide change recommendations and trackable tasks.

3) Codebase-Change Impact Reviews Pull recent N PRs + dependency graphs, have it assess regression risks, generate test checklists, and supplement security/performance checks.

Practical tip: Long window ≠ omnipotent. Both official and developers remind: The larger the context, the more you need clear positioning and instructions, or it’s easy to “eat a lot but digest slowly.”

Cost and Performance: Don’t Let “1M” Empty Your Wallet

API Pricing: Over 200K input tokens are charged at long context rates; 1M in Beta is open to some organizations/quotas.
Claude Code Subscription: While not explicitly charged per token, larger contexts consume more quota/are slower. Recommend using /compact and CLAUDE.md for summaries and instruction constraints.

Common Errors and Troubleshooting

“Set successfully but errors on first message”: Common when account not enabled or regional rollout. Confirm you have Max (20x), try multiple times or different time slots.
“Command not recognized / invalid option”: Upgrade to latest version, check /model available list; community logs show sonnet[1m] already appears in selectable options.
API side won’t connect: Remember to add beta header: context-1m-2025-08-07.

Little Easter Egg: /model sonnet[1T] 😂

Want to make a joke, post a screenshot in the group pretending “1T context is now supported.” Don’t take it seriously, just for laughs.

Conclusion: Two Things to Do Now

One is update and try /model sonnet[1m]—you might already be enabled. Two is practice “long context usage habits”: clear goals, segment focus, regular /compact. When official full rollout happens, you’ll run faster.

What Do You Think?

How much improvement do you think 1M brings to real project delivery?
Do you prefer “consume everything at once” or “split—align—merge” workflows?
Have you gray-tested 1M yet? Feel free to comment with a /status screenshot (mind your privacy).

CodeGPT Brings Claude Code to VSCode, JetBrains, and Android Studio

Aug 21, 2025

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Install the CodeGPT extension to run Claude Code directly inside VSCode and JetBrains: see visual plans, pause anytime, and edit tasks on the fly. Course‑correct mid‑run and move faster. Android Studio and the JetBrains family are supported similarly.

Introduction

Still “chatting blind” with Claude Code in the terminal? There’s a smoother way: bring Claude Code into the editor UI.

With a UI you can see the plan tree, insert tasks, and undo changes. For complex tasks you don’t have to wait for the final output—correct course midway. This feels much closer to real pair programming.

Why run Claude Code with a VSCode UI?

Fewer detours: a visual plan reveals drift so you can pull it back quickly.
Intuitive controls: pause/continue/edit/add tasks with buttons. VSCode’s ecosystem already supports this style of UI.
Stay in your editor: code, Git, and tests side‑by‑side. CodeGPT focuses on multi‑model workflows and whole‑repo understanding.

Note: Anthropic also provides a VSCode extension and IDE integrations, but the core remains a terminal‑launched workflow; adding a UI enhances the experience.

Two‑minute setup

VSCode

Open the marketplace and install “CodeGPT: Chat & AI Agents”.

Sign in to your CodeGPT account (VSCode will open a browser confirm).
In CodeGPT, choose Anthropic as the provider and connect your key/account per the prompts.

Open the CodeGPT panel in the sidebar, select a Claude model, and enable the conversation with planning.

Tip: VSCode Marketplace (official): CodeGPT.

JetBrains (IntelliJ / PyCharm / Android Studio, etc.)

Install “CodeGPT: Chat & AI Agents” from the plugin marketplace, log in, and select Anthropic.

What does “controllable planning” look like?

In the VSCode sidebar conversation panel you’ll see:

Plan/Thinking mode entry points (plan first, then execute; raise thinking depth when needed).
Pause/continue controls for long flows.
Editable task list with insertable subtasks.
Checkpoints and restore, so missteps are reversible.

These patterns are proven in UI extensions for Claude Code in VSCode (e.g., “Claude Code Chat” demos plan/thinking/history/restore). CodeGPT has announced support for running and controlling Claude Code planning flows inside VSCode.

Three quick scenarios to try

1) Hotfix a bug (monorepo)

Prompt: “Find and fix the root cause behind the latest error logs. Propose a plan first, then change code with minimal blast radius, and include self‑test steps.”
After you see the plan, delete unnecessary subtasks and run.
Add: “Generate a diff preview before applying changes.” (easier reviews)

Planning‑driven workflows have proven effective for many developers.

2) Refactoring + automated tests

Ask for a refactor plan and a regression checklist, then apply in batches.
Insert a new task mid‑run: “Add a minimal unit‑test set for modified modules.”
If it drifts, pause immediately, edit the task tree, then resume.

3) From scaffold to runnable demo

Prompt: “Generate a minimal, runnable demo for stack X. List steps and directory changes, then create files incrementally with explanations.”
Add a task for Dockerfile/CI.
Finally, use checkpoints to compare and roll back between alternatives.

Practical tips

Plan first: have it produce a plan without touching code; execute only after you confirm.
Small steps: for each change, ask it to output a diff and commit message to keep rollbacks easy.
File context: use @filename or “Send selected file to chat” to raise accuracy.
Model choice: pick Sonnet/Opus for large projects or deep reasoning; smaller models for lightweight Q&A. CodeGPT can route across multiple providers.

Comparison: which style to pick?

Capability / Mode	CodeGPT + VSCode UI	Anthropic Official VSCode Extension	Pure Terminal CLI
Visual plans / pause/edit	Yes (UI panel)	Basic IDE/terminal integration	No UI (text only)
Multi‑model + knowledge	Yes (multi‑provider, KG)	Anthropic models only	Anthropic models
Learning curve	Low (market install)	Low (extension + CLI)	Medium (CLI)
JetBrains support	Yes (official plugin)	IDE integration available	Yes (terminal)
Best for	Teams that edit plans	Fans of official + terminal flows	Keyboard/automation

Sources: CodeGPT VSCode/JetBrains plugin pages; Anthropic IDE integration and VSCode extension pages; community UI extensions showing plan/thinking/checkpoint controls.

Security and compliance notes

Authorization: connect your Anthropic account/key as prompted by the extension.
Privacy: CodeGPT states SOC2 Type II; no training on your code; privacy mode available.
Billing: Claude Code usage bills to your Anthropic account; confirm quotas and team limits first.

Quick install links (official)

VSCode: CodeGPT: Chat & AI Agents (marketplace)
JetBrains: CodeGPT: Chat & AI Agents (plugin)
Anthropic docs: Claude Code IDE integrations / overview

Also noted publicly: CodeGPT supports running Claude Code and controlling the planning flow directly inside VSCode—this post reflects that UI experience.

Closing

Once Claude Code lives in your editor, you’re no longer “waiting to see what it does.” It’s like guiding a junior teammate: pause anytime, edit anytime, add tasks anytime. This is what great human‑AI collaboration looks like.

Where would you plug this into your team’s pipeline? What do you think?

claude-code-proxy: Run OpenAI/Gemini Models with Claude Code

Aug 21, 2025

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“Translate” Claude Code requests to OpenAI or Gemini (or direct connect to Anthropic), zero code changes, one-command integration, supports streaming and automatic model prefix matching.

Introduction

Many developers want to use Claude Code’s workflow while leveraging OpenAI/Gemini’s model ecosystem and pricing structure. Switching SDKs, changing call formats, managing permissions and logging—lots of pitfalls.

This is where claude-code-proxy comes in: It allows Anthropic protocol clients (like Claude Code) to seamlessly connect to OpenAI/Gemini, or continue with Anthropic, while converting responses back to Anthropic format with complete frontend transparency.

Feature Highlights

Three backends with one-click switching: Set PREFERRED_PROVIDER to openai / google / anthropic. Don’t want mapping? Choose anthropic for direct connection mode.
Automatic model prefix handling: Automatically adds openai/, gemini/ prefixes to OpenAI/Gemini models, preventing typos.
Smart Haiku/Sonnet mapping: haiku → SMALL_MODEL, sonnet → BIG_MODEL; defaults to mapping to gpt-4.1(-mini) or gemini-2.5-pro / 2.0-flash.
Full LiteLLM backbone: Unified gateway, routing/fallback, usage tracking, budget limits, logging, and plugin extensions.
Complete streaming/non-streaming compatibility: Transparent to Claude clients.

Installation and Quick Start

Goal: Start a proxy on local port 8082 that Claude Code can point to directly.

1) Clone and install dependencies (using uv for speed)

git clone https://github.com/1rgs/claude-code-proxy.git
cd claude-code-proxy

# Install uv (one-time setup)
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

uv handles dependency resolution/installation based on pyproject.toml efficiently.

2) Configure environment variables

cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env and fill in your API keys, preferred backend, and models

Key items:

OPENAI_API_KEY, GEMINI_API_KEY, (optional) ANTHROPIC_API_KEY
PREFERRED_PROVIDER=openai|google|anthropic
BIG_MODEL / SMALL_MODEL (for Sonnet/Haiku mapping)

See README for details.

Gemini API Key can be created and configured as an environment variable with one click in Google AI Studio.

3) Start the service

uv run uvicorn server:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8082 --reload

--reload is suitable for development.

Integration with Claude Code

Install Claude Code:

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Official recommendation: avoid using sudo; see documentation for permission issues.

Point to proxy and launch:

ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=http://localhost:8082 claude

After this, Claude Code’s Haiku/Sonnet will be mapped to OpenAI/Gemini or direct Anthropic connection according to your .env configuration.

Three Common Mapping Templates (Ready to Copy)

A. Default to OpenAI (Simple and Reliable)

PREFERRED_PROVIDER=openai
OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...
# Optional: BIG_MODEL/SMALL_MODEL
BIG_MODEL=gpt-4.1
SMALL_MODEL=gpt-4.1-mini

Haiku/Sonnet → openai/SMALL_MODEL / openai/BIG_MODEL.

B. Prefer Gemini (Cost-Friendly/Fast Response)

PREFERRED_PROVIDER=google
GEMINI_API_KEY=...
OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...   # As fallback
BIG_MODEL=gemini-2.5-pro-preview-03-25
SMALL_MODEL=gemini-2.0-flash

Haiku/Sonnet → corresponding gemini/ prefix; fallback to OpenAI when not in allowlist.

C. “Anthropic Transparent Proxy” Only

PREFERRED_PROVIDER=anthropic
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-...
# Ignore BIG/SMALL, pass through to Anthropic

Benefits: Retain logging/middleware/unified entry point while avoiding mapping.

Why It’s Stable: LiteLLM Gateway Capabilities

Unified interface for 100+ models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.).
Supports routing/fallback, load balancing, budget limits, and usage tracking.
Customizable logging, alerts, plugins for compliance and auditing.

Recommended Usage Scenarios

Team Gateway: Consolidate LLM traffic from Claude Code, scripts, and backend services through this proxy for centralized cost control and auditing.
Cost/Performance A/B Testing: One-click switching between OpenAI and Gemini to see which offers better cost optimization or inference accuracy.
Direct Anthropic + Enhanced Governance: Preserve real models and responses while reusing proxy’s logging and limit modules.
Local Development: Run port 8082 on development machine, Claude Code connects directly, zero project changes.
Multi-Model Fallback: Automatic fallback when OpenAI fails, ensuring uninterrupted development (via LiteLLM routing/fallback).

Common Pitfalls & Avoidance Checklist

Model Name Prefixes: Let the proxy automatically add prefixes to avoid mistakes like writing gpt-4o as gemini/gpt-4o.
Permissions and Keys: Gemini keys need to be requested from Google AI Studio; environment variables must be visible at runtime.
NPM Permissions: If Claude Code installation fails with permission errors, follow official guidance—don’t force sudo.
Port Conflicts: If 8082 is occupied, change --port.
Production Deployment: Recommend adding reverse proxy and authentication (like Nginx + Basic Auth), and enabling LiteLLM’s budgets/rate limiting/logging.

One-Minute Verification

uv run uvicorn ... successfully listens on 8082.
npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code installs without errors, claude doctor passes self-check.
Run:
Terminal window
```
ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=http://localhost:8082 claude
```
Initiate a simple conversation and observe proxy logs to confirm target model is hit.

Conclusion

claude-code-proxy lets you combine Claude Code’s productivity with OpenAI/Gemini’s cost-effectiveness and ecosystem together. Start the proxy today, switch models with one click, and immediately boost efficiency.

Why AI Product Development Differs from Traditional Software: Continuous Calibration and Continuous Development — Uncertainty and the ‘Agency vs. Control’ Challenge

Aug 21, 2025

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Introduction

The current wave of generative AI has pushed companies to ship AI‑powered features for fear of missing the moment. ByteDance launched the conversational app “Doubao,” and Tencent rolled out its in‑house chat assistant “Yuanbao.” Many product teams, under executive pressure, rapidly integrated AI: the idea looked promising, the demo dazzled, and early user feedback seemed positive. Yet once the product goes live, reality bites. The system surfaces unexpected errors; users bring a wild variety of requests; AI responses are inconsistent. Teams dig in and find the issues are intertwined and hard to attribute to a single fix, shaking confidence in the entire product approach. Worse, these hidden faults quietly erode user trust.

Why the yawning gap between a slick demo and a fragile production reality? At the root, AI products break several assumptions that traditional software depends on. If you build AI products the traditional way, you’ll hit trap after trap. Boiled down, there are two critical differences to take seriously:

AI products are inherently uncertain — both user inputs and model outputs are unpredictable.
AI products must balance agency and control — every time you grant the system more autonomous “agency,” you cede some human control. Ignore this and push autonomy too far, and you invite runaway decisions and hard‑to‑trace errors.

Many teams miss these two differences, leading to cascading problems during scale‑up and optimization: bizarre failures, bad decisions, even trust crises. To address these challenges, experienced practitioners have proposed a new product development frame that helps teams build stable, trustworthy AI features with intent. Below we unpack the two differences and introduce the Continuous Calibration / Continuous Development (CC/CD) loop that tackles them, followed by a concrete example showing how to ship AI features step by step in daily work.

The Uncertainty of AI Products

Traditional software tends to be deterministic. User interactions are limited and explicit: clicking buttons, filling forms, calling fixed APIs. Developers hard‑code logic to map inputs to outputs. When something breaks, it’s usually a code bug that’s relatively easy to locate and fix.

AI products are born uncertain. They introduce a double layer of unpredictability:

Input uncertainty
- Inputs are no longer constrained to predefined operations; they may be open‑ended natural language, voice commands, images, and more.
- Expressions are flexible, hard to exhaustively validate, and prone to ambiguity.
- In support bots, the same question can be phrased in hundreds of ways; in content generation, prompt nuances produce drastically different results; in code assistants, vague requirements can yield entirely different implementations.
Output uncertainty
- Traditional software produces the same output for the same input; AI models generate probabilistic answers — essentially, “best guesses.”
- The same request can vary across contexts, times, or model versions.
- Output uncertainty makes testing harder — classic unit tests don’t fit; you need to assess quality by probabilities and trends.

Therefore, AI product development must accept: model behavior is not absolutely controllable; you must continuously observe and calibrate deviations from intent.

Balancing Agency and Control

Another defining difference is the introduction of “agency” — the system’s ability to act and decide on the user’s behalf.

High‑agency examples
- A support bot replies directly to users
- A writing assistant auto‑publishes articles
- A code assistant commits changes to a repo
Risks and issues
- More autonomy → weaker control
- When wrong, consequences exceed typical bugs
- Harder to trace root causes; debugging and fixes get tougher

So autonomy must be “earned” gradually:

Start with assistive suggestions (low agency, high control) and human review
Increase permissions after proven reliability
Keep human takeover and rollback paths

This stepwise approach avoids large losses from AI mistakes and steadily builds user trust.

The CC/CD Framework

The CC/CD framework borrows from CI/CD but targets AI’s uncertainty and staged empowerment. It alternates Continuous Development (CD) with Continuous Calibration (CC).

Continuous Development (CD)

Define capability scope; plan staged version boundaries
Build an app prototype; add logging and human‑fallbacks
Design evaluation metrics (Evals) to set baselines for calibration
Roll out to a small cohort and start gathering real feedback

Continuous Calibration (CC)

Run evaluations to verify real‑world performance
Analyze logs to locate error patterns
Targeted improvements to prompts, retrieval, models, or data
Iterate until behavior stabilizes and becomes trustworthy

As loops progress, capabilities rise and agency expands — while safety and trust stay intact.

Case Study: Building a Support Bot in Stages

Version 1: AI‑assisted ticket routing (low agency, high control)

Role: classify only → route to the right team
Metric: routing accuracy
Low risk; humans can correct anytime
After calibration, accuracy can exceed 95%

Version 2: AI‑suggested replies (medium agency, medium control)

Role: draft responses → humans review and send
Metrics: adoption rate and consistency
Improve retrieval to boost specificity and expertise
Draft adoption rises from 50% to 80%

Version 3: AI resolves issues autonomously (high agency, low control)

Role: direct replies → restricted to high‑frequency, low‑risk scenarios
Metrics: auto‑resolution rate and CSAT
Start narrow, then expand coverage gradually
Keep human takeover and post‑hoc sampling in place

Through these three stages, the bot evolves from “assistive” to “self‑service,” lifting efficiency while preserving reliability.

Conclusion

Building AI products is like welcoming a brilliant but new teammate:

Don’t grant full autonomy on day one — let them learn the business step by step
Give room while keeping oversight to ensure correct direction
Continuous calibration with gradual empowerment is the only stable path

The core of CC/CD:

Facing uncertainty → observe and calibrate continuously
Facing autonomy → grant agency stepwise, evolve as needed

This way, AI becomes a reliable “team member,” upgrading experience and efficiency while protecting trust.

Anthropic-Style Standardized Prompt Structure Template

Aug 21, 2025

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A standardized prompt structure template. The same structure commonly appears in AWS prompt engineering talks and aligns with Anthropic’s Career coach (“Joe”) example.

Introduction

Many people still write prompts by feel. With structure, you gain stability. This post breaks down ten modules — task context, tone, background materials, rules, examples, history, current request, thinking guidance, output formatting, and prefilled response — and gives you 3+ copy‑paste templates for work and life.

Image Reading and Sources

The screenshot is titled “Prompt structure.” The left lists 10 modules; the right shows an example instructing an AI career coach named Joe for AdAstra Careers to use a friendly customer‑service tone, consult a document, follow rules, leverage examples, include conversation history, handle the current question, and place the response inside <response> tags. This mirrors Anthropic Prompt Library’s Career coach (Joe) copy and matches AWS lecture/blog descriptions for the 10‑module list.

Below is a distilled table of the key information recognized from the image for direct reuse.

Image Content Reference Table

#	Module (from image)	Example highlights (from image)	Purpose/benefit
1	Task context	“You will be acting as an AI career coach named Joe created by AdAstra Careers.”	Set role and task to reduce drift.
2	Tone context	“You should maintain a friendly customer service tone.”	Constrain tone/style for consistent outputs.
3	Background data, documents, images	“Here is the career guidance document… `<guide>{{DOCUMENT}}</guide>`”	Specify sources so the model has references.
4	Detailed task description & rules	E.g., keep role; ask for restatement if unsure; politely decline unrelated questions.	Boundaries and error‑handling reduce hallucinations and detours.
5	Examples	“Here is an example of how to respond…” `<example>…</example>`	Few‑shot examples align style and structure.
6	Conversation history	`<history>{{HISTORY}}</history>`	Carry dialogue context forward.
7	Immediate task description or request	“Here is the user’s question: `<question>{{QUESTION}}</question>`”	Make the current objective explicit.
8	Thinking step by step / take a deep breath	“Think about your answer first before you respond.”	Encourage structured reasoning and higher quality.
9	Output formatting	“Put your response in `<response>…</response>` tags.”	Enforce output format for capture/automation.
10	Prefilled response (if any)	“Assistant (prefill): `<response>`”	Provide a skeleton to speed up multi‑turn or batch work.

Why this structure works

Modular: each block serves a single goal and is easy to reuse and maintain.
Observable: data → rules → examples → format makes outputs predictable.
Cross‑platform: it maps to AWS Bedrock materials and Anthropic examples, so the migration cost is low.

In short: keep the structure even if you change models and you’ll stay stable.

Four ready‑to‑use templates (copy‑paste)

Tip: Replace {{curly_braces}} with your content; keeping tags helps with later automation.

1) Customer support / ticket response SOP (work)

1) Task context: You are an online support agent for {{Company}}, aiming to resolve issues efficiently and enrich the knowledge base.
2) Tone context: Friendly, measured, empathetic; no overpromising.
3) Background: Product manual <guide>{{link/doc}}</guide>, FAQs <faq>{{FAQ doc}}</faq>.
4) Rules:
   - First restate the issue, then give steps; refer refunds/legal to a human agent.
   - If unsure, ask clarifying questions; never guess.
5) Examples: <example>{{1–2 standard answers}}</example>
6) Conversation history: <history>{{history}}</history>
7) Immediate request: <question>{{the user’s current issue}}</question>
8) Thinking: Deep breath; think “restate → assess → steps → fallback”.
9) Output formatting: Markdown with four sections: [Conclusion] [Steps] [Optional Troubleshooting] [When to escalate].
10) Prefilled response: <response>[Conclusion]: …</response>

2) Code review assistant (work/engineering)

1) Task context: You are a rigorous code review assistant familiar with {{tech stack}}.
2) Tone context: Professional and concise; risks first, then recommendations.
3) Background: <diff>{{git diff for this PR}}</diff> <tests>{{related tests/CI logs}}</tests>
4) Rules:
   - Focus on correctness/security/performance/maintainability; avoid subjective style debates.
   - Each issue must include “reproduction snippet + impact + proposed fix”.
5) Examples: <example>{{one ideal review comment}}</example>
6) Conversation history: <history>{{discussion notes}}</history>
7) Immediate request: <question>Review the current change</question>
8) Thinking: Make a checklist → file‑by‑file → prioritize issues.
9) Output formatting: Table {File | Line range | Issue | Severity | Recommendation} + a summary.
10) Prefilled response: <response>…</response>

3) Personal fitness and nutrition coach (life)

1) Task context: You are a personal fitness and nutrition coach.
2) Tone context: Encouraging; avoid triggering guilt.
3) Background: <data>{{steps/HR/weight/diet last week}}</data> Goal: {{fat loss / muscle gain}}.
4) Rules:
   - Home equipment only; provide swap options for each meal.
   - If data is missing, ask 3 key clarifying questions first.
5) Examples: <example>{{one day of meals + training}}</example>
6) Conversation history: <history>{{prior conversation}}</history>
7) Immediate request: <question>Plan the next week by day</question>
8) Thinking: Start with energy balance → micros → schedule → training order.
9) Output formatting: Table {Date | Workout | Duration | RPE | Meals | Notes} + shopping list.
10) Prefilled response: <response>…</response>

4) Family trip planner (life)

1) Task context: You are a family travel planner.
2) Tone context: Relaxed and practical.
3) Background: Members {{count + ages}}, budget {{¥}}, dates {{start–end}}, origin {{city}}, preferences {{nature/museums/food}}.
4) Rules:
   - No more than 2 cross‑area moves per day; reserve a 1‑hour nap buffer.
   - Provide alternatives for children and seniors respectively.
5) Examples: <example>{{one ideal day sample}}</example>
6) Conversation history: <history>{{previous discussion}}</history>
7) Immediate request: <question>Create an itinerary and estimated costs</question>
8) Thinking: Transport → lodging → route → dining → tickets → buffers.
9) Output formatting: Itinerary table + map link placeholders + itemized budget.
10) Prefilled response: <response>…</response>

Quickstart checklist

Start with 1, 2, 9, 10 (identity, tone, output format, prefill) — usable immediately.
Iteratively refine 3, 4, 5 (materials, rules, examples) — the more you invest, the more stable the results.
Use <tag>{{variable}}</tag> for all variables — enables future scripted batch generation.

Conclusion

This 10‑module template is general‑purpose, reusable, and automatable. In work, it becomes SOP; in life, a personal coach. Starting today, try refactoring your three most common tasks into this structure.

Where else would you apply it? Share in the comments.

Morgan Stanley ‘30 Quality Stocks for 2027’ Portfolio Analysis

Aug 21, 2025

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Morgan Stanley recently published its “30 Quality Stocks for 2027” portfolio — a set of companies expected to expand their competitive advantages over the next few years. This article summarizes the core edges behind each pick to help investors understand the underlying quality.

Communication Services (weight 10.03%)

Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) — 3.41%

Competitive edge: vertically integrated live‑entertainment empire

Live Nation’s moat stems from vertical integration. Operating in 51 countries with ownership/control of 394 venues and serving 788 million fans annually, its global scale is difficult to replicate. Ticketmaster’s distribution dominance (637 million tickets sold in 2024) lets Live Nation control the full value chain from show planning to ticketing, enabling superior data collection, dynamic pricing power, and exclusive long‑term relationships with top artists — a flywheel where “artists attract fans, fans attract sponsors.”

Meta Platforms (META) — 3.21%

Competitive edge: AI‑driven advertising ecosystem

Meta’s advantage lies in massive user scale and network effects. As of Dec 2023, Facebook DAU reached 2.11B; family DAU 3.19B. With ~97.8% of revenue from ads, Meta’s advanced AI optimizes targeting and ROAS. It continues to mitigate iOS privacy headwinds (signal loss) with techniques like secure multi‑party computation. Heavy metaverse investment builds future option value despite near‑term costs.

Spotify Technology (SPOT) — 3.41%

Competitive edge: audio aggregation with network effects

Spotify builds barriers via network effects, scale economies, and content aggregation. With 250M+ paid and 400M+ free users, its freemium motion acquires and converts efficiently. Expansion into podcasts and audiobooks reduces label dependence and improves bargaining power. Personalization and social features (e.g., Wrapped) create stickiness and switching costs.

Consumer Discretionary (weight 9.92%)

Amazon.com (AMZN) — 3.34%

Competitive edge: twin engines of e‑commerce and cloud

Amazon’s edge rests on scale, technology, and customer obsession. Its unmatched logistics network delivered 9B+ items to Prime in 2024, with same‑day service across 60%+ of U.S. metro areas. AWS led with ~$108B revenue, nearly 2× Microsoft Azure. The 3P marketplace aggregates ~2M sellers and accounts for ~61% of units, combining vast selection with low prices (Profitero’s U.S. low‑price winner for 8 straight years). Continued innovation in AI adoption, fulfillment automation, and new lines maintains leadership.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) — 3.38%

Competitive edge: quality meets throughput

Chipotle’s brand strength, operating model, and loyalty drive its moat. The “Food with Integrity” positioning emphasizes fresh, high‑quality and customizable menus. In 2024, same‑store sales rose 7.4%, with restaurant‑level margins at 26.7%, well above peers. The assembly‑line service model yields high throughput and customization, supporting ~$3.2M AUVs. Digital is strong: 35% of 2024 sales were digital; loyalty tops 40M members.

Ferrari NV (RACE) — 3.20%

Competitive edge: luxury scarcity and racing heritage

Ferrari’s moat comes from brand exclusivity, limited production (~10k units/year vs. higher demand), and F1 heritage. Artificial scarcity sustains pricing power and desirability. Success in F1 reinforces brand reputation, technical prowess, and performance credentials — strengthening Ferrari’s identity as a symbol of speed, performance, and excellence.

Consumer Staples (weight 6.78%)

Coca‑Cola Company (KO) — 3.41%

Competitive edge: global brand moat

Coca‑Cola retains one of the strongest brand moats in consumer staples. Despite competitors (Pepsi, RC, etc.), it sustains ~30% operating margins and >35% FCF conversion. With >45% share in global soft drinks and 137 years of growth, advantages include: brand default choice, deep loyalty, pricing power, scale‑driven cost leverage, and a world‑class distribution network.

Walmart (WMT) — 3.37%

Competitive edge: cost leadership and omnichannel retail

Walmart’s moat is cost leadership via advanced computation and network optimization to maximize operating efficiency and minimize cost. Shares rose ~82% in 2024 (+$340B market cap). It has attracted more high‑income shoppers; ~75% of recent‑quarter sales came from households earning $100k+. Store modernization alongside price cuts on 7,000+ items helps serve both premium and budget segments. With a strong supply chain and omnichannel reach, same‑day delivery covers ~93% of U.S. households.

Energy (weight 3.37%)

EQT Corp (EQT) — 3.37%

Competitive edge: U.S. natural gas leader

EQT, the largest U.S. natural gas producer, holds >1M net acres in Appalachia with >30 years of low‑risk drilling inventory. Despite basin depletion, EQT maintained ~26 Tcfe of proved reserves in 2024. The Equitrans Midstream combination strengthens vertical integration, reduces third‑party reliance, and adds midstream income opportunities. Operational efficiency is strong: 2025 well costs guided down by ~$70/ft; completion efficiency in 2H24 was ~35% above historical averages. EQT was also the first large traditional energy company to achieve net‑zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Financials (weight 19.96%)

Includes Blackstone, Citigroup, Citizens Financial Group (CFG), Mastercard, Progressive, Visa, etc. (summaries omitted for brevity).

Health Care (weight 13.16%)

Includes Boston Scientific, Eli Lilly, IQVIA, Thermo Fisher, etc. (summaries omitted for brevity).

Industrials (weight 10.08%)

Includes Howmet Aerospace, Trane Technologies, TransUnion, etc. (summaries omitted for brevity).

Information Technology (weight 19.91%)

Includes Analog Devices, Apple, Atlassian, Datadog, Microsoft, Shopify, etc. (summaries omitted for brevity).

Materials (weight 3.42%)

Ecolab (ECL) — 3.42%

Competitive edge: cleaning chemistries and technical services

Ecolab’s moat is built on cleaning chemicals, technical services, customer relationships, and sustainability solutions. Serving industrial, institutional, and energy markets with water, hygiene, and sanitation offerings, Ecolab’s value proposition rises with the importance of food safety and environmental protection.

Real Estate (weight 3.37%)

CBRE Group (CBRE) — 3.37%

Competitive edge: global commercial real estate services

CBRE benefits from a global network, deep market data, and long‑standing client relationships. As the world’s largest CRE services firm, it leads in property management, investment sales, leasing, and valuation.

Investment Takeaways

Morgan Stanley’s “30 Quality Stocks for 2027” emphasizes sustainable competitive advantages. Common traits include:

Strong brand equity and customer loyalty
Network effects and scale economies
Technological innovation and digital transformation
Global footprint and market leadership
Pricing power and high gross margins

For global investors, the list is a useful lens on durable competitive strategy. In an era of structural shifts and technological upgrades, identifying firms with lasting moats is key to long‑term returns.

Disclaimer: This article summarizes public research for reference only and does not constitute investment advice. Markets involve risk; invest prudently.

Subscribe to Claude on iOS at Nigeria Pricing: Step‑by‑Step Guide

Aug 21, 2025

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Recently, many folks asked: “Claude Code is amazing, but I don’t have an overseas card, or the price feels high. Any easy, cheaper route?”
Yes. This is a practical, step‑by‑step guide to switch your Apple ID to the Nigeria region and top up with a gift card to subscribe to Claude at a lower price.

Get your phone and a little patience — follow along.

01. Why choose the Nigeria region?

In one word: price.

App Store pricing differs by country/region. Nigeria’s in‑app prices for Claude are significantly lower than US and many other regions. With a region switch plus gift card top‑up, it’s very cost‑effective.

Prices converted at an example rate of 1 USD ≈ 7.25 RMB:

Plan	Official (USD)	US iOS (USD)	Nigeria iOS (NGN)	Nigeria ≈ (USD)	Nigeria ≈ (RMB)	vs US iOS Savings	vs Official Savings
Pro	$20	$20	₦14,900	$9.68	¥70.2	$10.32 (-51.6%)	$10.32 (-51.6%)
Max (5x)	$100	$124.99	₦100,000	$64.94	¥471.8	$60.05 (-48.0%)	$35.06 (-35.1%)
Max (20x)	$200	$249.99	₦200,000	$129.87	¥942.6	$120.12 (-48.0%)	$70.13 (-35.1%)

Notes:

Pro: $9.68 × 7.25 ≈ ¥70.2
Max (5x): $64.94 × 7.25 ≈ ¥471.8
Max (20x): $129.87 × 7.25 ≈ ¥942.6

Actual rates fluctuate; check the store display on your date of purchase.

02. What you need

An iPhone or iPad.
A spare Apple ID (ideally newly registered; don’t disturb your main account to avoid affecting existing subscriptions/library).
Nigeria‑region Apple Gift Card (buy from a reliable seller).
An email and phone number from a Claude‑supported region (required for Claude registration/verification).

03. Switch your Apple ID to Nigeria

Open Settings → tap your profile.
Go to Media & Purchases → View Account.
Tap Country/Region → choose Nigeria.
Enter an address (e.g., a common Lagos address); set payment method to None.
After success, your Apple ID store is now Nigeria.

Apple may require zero balance, no blocking subscriptions, and leaving Family Sharing before switching. Follow on‑screen prompts.

04. Redeem a Nigeria gift card

Obtain the Nigeria App Store gift card code you purchased.
Open App Store → avatar → Redeem Gift Card or Code.
Enter the code → confirm → check balance credited to your Apple Account.

This is effectively your Nigeria store spending balance.

05. Register a Claude account

Go to claude.ai or the app and register.
Use an email from a supported region.
If SMS verification fails, use a phone number from a supported region (temporary numbers often fail fraud checks).
After verification, you can sign in.

In the Nigeria App Store, search “Claude” and install.
Sign in with your Claude account.
Open the subscription screen and choose a plan.
Pay with your gift‑card balance via Apple IAP.

Done 🎉 — you’re now on the discounted Nigeria pricing.

07. Notes and common pitfalls

Use a spare Apple ID: avoid disrupting your main account’s existing subscriptions/apps.
Buy gift cards from reputable sellers: avoid invalid/blocked cards.
Cross‑region always has policy and risk‑control considerations; Apple may change rules, taxes, or exchange handling.
Availability varies by region; if the app doesn’t appear or connect reliably, you may need a stable network/VPN.

Closing

Despite many steps on paper, the flow is quick: in about 10 minutes you can set it up — and save real money.
After subscribing, Claude becomes a powerful helper for coding, writing, summarizing, and ideation.

Give it a try and see how much you save each month.

Subscribe to Claude on iOS: Region Switch, Gift Cards, and In‑App Purchase Guide

Aug 21, 2025

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Goal: Successfully subscribe to Claude (Pro/Max) via the App Store on iPhone/iPad, with support for renewals and upgrades.
Who: Users in a Claude‑supported region who prefer Apple in‑app purchases.

Peace of mind: manage plans and cancellations in one place with Apple billing.
Safety: pay with Gift Cards/Apple Account balance without exposing your card number.
Sync: native iOS app with data unified with the web version.

Five Practical Steps

1) Register a Claude account (overseas email + supported‑region phone number)

Open claude.ai, register and sign in with your email. You will then be asked to verify your phone.
You must use a phone number from a Claude‑supported region; the official policy explicitly requires “a supported‑region phone number” to log in. (Avoid temporary numbers — they trigger fraud controls.)

Tip: Gmail/Outlook work fine. If the phone number was previously bound to another account, contact support to un‑bind the old number before re‑binding.

2) Switch your Apple ID country/region to a Claude‑supported region (e.g., US/Canada)

Go to Settings → your name → Media & Purchases → View Account → Country/Region and follow the flow.
Ensure these prerequisites before switching:
- Zero remaining balance;
- Cancel subscriptions that block region change and wait for the billing period to end;
- Prepare a payment method valid in the new region (Apple Account balance/Gift Card works).
If you are in Family Sharing, you may be unable to switch; leave the family group first.

Check accepted payment methods for the new region: see Apple’s official list (most regions accept Apple Account balance/Gift Cards).

3) Buy an Apple Gift Card for that region (commonly the US)

Gift Cards are strictly region‑locked: redeemable only in the country/region of purchase; cross‑region redemption is not supported.
Don’t buy the wrong card type: an Apple Store (retail) gift card cannot be redeemed in the App Store; buy an Apple Gift Card / App Store & iTunes card.
Double‑check denomination/region/card type match your Apple ID exactly; prioritize authorized channels.

4) Redeem the Gift Card on your iPhone

Open App Store → avatar → Redeem Gift Card or Code → enter/scan the 16‑digit code. After redemption, your Apple Account balance will show.

Balance notes: certain subscriptions/contexts have exceptions for balance usage; local rules prevail (most in‑app purchases can be charged to balance).

Search “Claude by Anthropic” in the App Store and install.
Open the app, sign in with your Claude account, choose a plan at the subscription screen, and pay via Apple IAP.
US pricing (subject to the store display):
- Claude Pro monthly $20
- Claude Pro yearly $214.99
- Claude Max 5x monthly $124.99
- Claude Max 20x monthly $249.99
  (Taxes/prices vary by country.)

One Table of Key Points

Step	Key Point	Common Pitfall
Register Claude	Supported region + phone verification	Temp/non‑supported numbers rejected; multiple binds require un‑bind
Apple ID switch	Zero balance, cancel subs, payment ready	Family Sharing blocks; leftover balance below one item’s price
Buy Gift Card	Exact region and card type	Buying an Apple Store (retail) card for App Store; wrong region
Redeem	App Store → avatar → Redeem…	16‑digit code mis‑typed/damaged; “redeem in another store” message
Subscribe	In‑app IAP, prefer balance	In a few regions, balance limits on some subs — follow local rules

(Official references: supported regions/phone requirements; region‑switch prerequisites; Gift Card region locking; redemption steps; payment methods and pricing.)

Risk and Compliance Notes (Read First)

Follow terms: Claude is available only to users in officially supported countries/regions; registration/login must comply with location and phone requirements.
No cross‑region Gift Card use: cards from the wrong region/type cannot be redeemed; Apple does not transfer balances across regions.
Region‑switch prerequisites: outstanding balance, active subscriptions, and Family Sharing can block switching. Follow Apple’s official flow.

FAQ | You Might Ask…

Q: I’m stuck with leftover balance when switching regions — what now?
A: Purchase digital items to zero out exactly; if the balance is below one item’s price, contact Apple Support.

Q: Can I pay for Claude with balance?
A: In most regions, in‑app purchases support Apple Account balance; a few regions/subscriptions have exceptions — follow local terms.

Q: Is the app available in my chosen store?
A: The Claude iOS app is available in supported regions’ App Stores, under Claude by Anthropic.

Closing | Make Claude Your “Pocket Workbench”

By now you’ve completed: supported‑region account → Apple region switch → Gift Card top‑up → in‑app subscription.
Next, turn Claude into your on‑the‑go copilot — writing, translation, notes, and image understanding all in one.

What do you think?

Which region will you set your Apple ID to, and why?
If you’ve tried Pro/Max, how does it feel in real use?

Claude Code `/context` Visualizes Context Window, Token Usage, MCP Calls, and Memory Files

Aug 21, 2025

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TL;DR: /context renders a visual snapshot of your current session’s context window, token usage, MCP tool traces, and loaded memory files (CLAUDE.md), so you can “trim, control, and detect leaks” with confidence. This feature appeared around Claude Code v1.0.86 based on community feedback and testing.

Introduction

Ever had a conversation suddenly get “auto-compacted,” scattering key info into folded chunks?

/context is like a “body-fat scale” for your conversation. It lays out what’s actually in the context, which parts are overweight, and why compaction triggered. It also highlights which MCP tools were used and which CLAUDE.md memory files were pulled in—perfect for targeted optimization.

Why use `/context`? (Quick highlights)

One-glance context view: See which segments are in the window, how many tokens each consumes, and how close you are to the limit. (Community notes: for a 200k window, auto-compaction often triggers around ~80% usage.)
Find the “heavy hitters”: Shows MCP usage and large files read via tools so you can slim down.
Verify memory: Surfaces loaded CLAUDE.md / CLAUDE.local.md so you can avoid overstuffed memory.
Cost awareness: Cross-check /context with a status bar or third-party tools (like ccusage) to spot silent drains. (Rough guidance seen: average daily cost around $6; 90% of users under $12.)

Note: /context metrics may differ slightly from other sources (auto-compaction prompts, ccusage, custom status bars). Treat it as a diagnostic view.

Five practical scenarios

1) Mid/late-stage “health check” for long threads

During a long-running task, run /context to see which passages consume the most tokens. Pair with /compact focus: {this week’s goals and deltas} for targeted slimming, so old detours don’t keep riding along. (Slash commands including /compact are officially supported workflows.)

2) Memory hygiene

If /context shows an oversized CLAUDE.md in your home or project, split wisely: keep standards and conventions in the project-level CLAUDE.md; put temporary preferences in CLAUDE.local.md; and reference large docs via excerpts instead of dumping them all in at once.

3) MCP auditing

Use /context to see which MCP calls hit search/DB/external APIs. Identify the most token-expensive call chains, then apply allowlists or rate limits. MCP is a first-class integration in Claude, ideal for connecting external tools at scale.

4) “Travel light” before a sprint or release

Before merging or releasing, run /context to confirm there’s no irrelevant conversation history or bloated memory inflating the window. Reducing clutter lowers the chance of auto-compaction and improves response stability. The “~80% triggers compaction” heuristic is a helpful reference.

5) Cost tracking with visual feedback

Mount ccusage in your status bar to watch current session/today/5‑hour block consumption. If you see a spike, open /context and line things up.

`/context` vs. other signals (at a glance)

Capability	`/context`	Auto-compaction prompts	`ccusage` (status bar)	Custom status bar
Granularity	Fine: segments/MCP/memory visible	Coarse: threshold only	Fine: real-time cost/tokens	Depends on script
Memory visibility	Yes: shows CLAUDE.md sources	No	No	Possible
MCP visibility	Yes	No	No	Possible
Accuracy	Early versions may vary slightly	Accurate	Accurate (billing/logs-based)	Varies
Best for	Diagnosis/optimization	Everyday use	Cost-sensitive workflows	Power users

Note: Accuracy notes reflect official/community docs and issue threads; /context continues to evolve.

Handy checklist (copy-paste ready)

Inspect context: Type /context and review large chunks and sources (MCP/memory/history).
Targeted slimming: /compact focus: "current iteration goals and blockers" to focus, then compact.
Memory governance: Put conventions in project CLAUDE.md; keep ad-hoc prefs in CLAUDE.local.md; split large docs by reference.
MCP allowlist: Allow only trusted tools to run automatically; require interactive approval when needed; add rate limits if necessary.
Cost linkage: Install ccusage and compare observations with /context regularly.

Gotchas

Numbers won’t always match: /context is still maturing and may differ from a status bar or auto-compaction prompts; treat billing/logs as the source of truth.
Don’t treat memory as a dumping ground: Memory files are auto-read; large ones will consume context. Control granularity.
MCP isn’t a free lunch: Each external lookup/read may incur extra tokens. Use allowlists and rate limits.

Closing

/context is your developer “context checkup sheet.” To use Claude Code more stably, efficiently, and cost‑effectively, make the invisible visible. From today, build three habits: check /context often, use /compact intentionally, and keep memory lean. You’ll see steadier responses, better cost control, and smoother collaboration.

What views would you add to /context? Do you have a “status bar + /context” combo you like? Share your setup and tips.

Seamless Switch: Claude Code × DeepSeek v3.1

Aug 21, 2025

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DeepSeek v3.1 adds Anthropic API compatibility. Point Claude Code’s BASE_URL and auth to DeepSeek and keep using Claude Code’s workflows and tools, while swapping the underlying model to DeepSeek for a similar experience at friendlier cost.

Introduction

Many folks ask: can we keep the full Claude Code experience — REPL, /config, permission sandbox, hooks, status line — but swap the underlying model to a more cost-effective one?

Now the answer is yes. DeepSeek v3.1 announced Anthropic-compatible APIs, making the integration straightforward.

What You Get

Seamless Claude Code integration: keep the CLI, project permissions, MCP/tooling; only change env vars and model names.
Friendlier pricing: DeepSeek Chat (v3.1) lists input $0.27 per 1M tokens (cache miss) and output $1.10 per 1M tokens. Compared to Claude Sonnet 3.7/4 at $3 / $15, input is about 1/11 and output about 1/13.6 — real savings.
128K context (v3.1) plus strict function calling (Beta). Great for code agents and tool orchestration.

Note: Anthropic is also pushing Sonnet 4 with 1M context (billed at higher tiers). That upper limit is an advantage DeepSeek doesn’t yet match — choose by workload.

3 Steps to “Claude Code × DeepSeek”

1) Install Claude Code

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

(After install, run claude doctor to self-check versions and dependencies.)

2) Configure environment variables (official pattern)

export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=${YOUR_API_KEY}
export ANTHROPIC_MODEL=deepseek-chat
export ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL=deepseek-chat

Notes:

ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL points to DeepSeek’s Anthropic-compatible endpoint.
ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN is used as Authorization: Bearer ....
ANTHROPIC_MODEL and ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL select DeepSeek’s model in Claude Code.

3) Enter your project and start

cd my-project
claude

You’ll still see the Claude Code interactive workflow, but requests go to DeepSeek.

Want to persist settings? Put the above vars into ~/.claude/settings.json under env. Project/global both supported for easy team rollout.

Practical Tips & Best Practices

A. Use settings.json to pin model and limits

{
  "model": "deepseek-chat",
  "env": {
    "ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL": "https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic",
    "ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN": "sk-***",
    "ANTHROPIC_MODEL": "deepseek-chat",
    "ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL": "deepseek-chat",
    "CLAUDE_CODE_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS": "4096"
  }
}

This avoids repeated exports when starting new projects and helps teams standardize quickly.

B. Combine with an LLM gateway (optional)

You can point ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL to an internal LLM Gateway/LiteLLM to enable routing, circuit-breaking, cost dashboards, and quotas. Official docs support ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL and apiKeyHelper style configurations.

C. Cost optimization ideas

Unify small-task model: set ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL to DeepSeek (used for scan/retrieval/light reasoning by default).
Cap output: tune CLAUDE_CODE_MAX_OUTPUT_TOKENS to prevent long outputs from consuming too many tokens.
Function calling: v3.1 supports strict function calling (Beta) to drive structured toolchains and reduce detours/token waste.

Compatibility Gotchas to Avoid Early

DeepSeek’s Anthropic compatibility layer covers common fields like messages, tools, streaming, temperature, top_p, etc. It also notes unsupported content types (e.g., image, document, search_result, and some MCP/container fields). For those needs, either switch back to Claude for that task or adjust prompts/flows.

Also remember sensitive file isolation. Use Claude Code’s permissions.deny to hide .env, secrets/**, etc., preventing model reads.

How Much Cheaper Is It?

Item	DeepSeek Chat (v3.1)	Claude Sonnet 3.7/4
Input (per 1M tokens)	$0.27 (cache miss)	$3
Output (per 1M tokens)	$1.10	$15

Bottom line: input about 1/11, output about 1/13.6. If you’re doing code refactors, retrieval, unit-test generation, the savings show up fast.

Best Fit

Individuals/SMBs: budget-sensitive but want engineering efficiency and stable tooling.
Agent/automation projects: frequent calls, predictable responses; prioritize cost control.
Education/experiments: keep the same Claude Code UX while quickly evaluating different model strategies.

FAQ

Q: The REPL still shows “Claude” — is DeepSeek actually running?

A: Yes. The shell is Claude Code, the engine is DeepSeek. Requests go to DeepSeek per your ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL and auth settings.

Q: Do I need to change SDKs?

A: Not if you use the Claude Code interactive workflow — just set env vars. If you call from code, you can use the Anthropic SDK and set BASE_URL to DeepSeek’s Anthropic endpoint.

Q: Any differences in the compatibility layer?

A: Yes. DeepSeek lists ignored/unsupported headers and message types. Tools are mostly supported, but image/document message types aren’t yet — plan accordingly.

Wrap-up

Saved cost is real runway. Keep Claude Code’s productivity, swap the expensive model for DeepSeek where it fits. Make the switch today; your month-end bill will thank you.

Want a ready-to-use ~/.claude/settings.json template and a simple cost calculator? I can draft one for your project.

Quick Copy Area

One-shot env setup (paste into shell)

export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=sk-deepseek-***
export ANTHROPIC_MODEL=deepseek-chat
export ANTHROPIC_SMALL_FAST_MODEL=deepseek-chat
claude

From DeepSeek’s official guide and Claude Code env docs.

Python (Anthropic SDK pointing to DeepSeek)

pip install anthropic
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.deepseek.com/anthropic
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-deepseek-***

import anthropic
client = anthropic.Anthropic()
msg = client.messages.create(
  model="deepseek-chat",
  max_tokens=800,
  messages=[{"role":"user","content":"Hi, from DeepSeek via Anthropic SDK!"}]
)
print(msg.content)

AI Raises the Floor, Not the Ceiling

Aug 20, 2025

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Introduction: Raising the floor vs. lifting the ceiling

In the AI era we often hear: AI is great at “raising the floor,” but not so good at “lifting the ceiling.” In plain terms, AI dramatically lowers entry barriers across fields, helping more people get started or complete baseline work faster. But breaking human ceilings — reaching the peak of creativity and expertise — still depends mostly on us.

This floor‑up, ceiling‑unchanged pattern shows up differently across domains. Below, we examine how AI lowers learning and work barriers, why pushing the frontier remains hard, and compare effects across coding, writing, creative arts, and design.

Lower barriers: the learning curve is reshaped

The “resource fit” problem is fading. Before AI, learners struggled to find material that matched their specific background and level. For example:

You’re new to a field but have adjacent experience — few tutorials bridge the two.
You don’t know the prerequisites, so you grind inefficiently.
After reaching intermediate, you hit a plateau and can’t find targeted resources.

With AI, this improves dramatically. AI adapts to you and customizes content on demand: no matter how basic or niche your question, AI can respond at your level and even handle repetitive practice. The early learning slope flattens — the “first mile” gets much easier.

The green curve shows progress with AI: beginners cross the baseline faster than the black curve (without AI). As mastery deepens, the curves converge — AI helps less near the frontier.

Typical AI benefits:

Always‑on tutor for questions;
Example code and cases that blast through the newbie wall;
Offloads repetitive work so you can focus on understanding.

Developers feel this acutely: instead of trawling docs for a new framework, you ask AI and get explanations with code. As some joke, “AI knows every rookie mistake — like Stack Overflow on steroids.”

Studies also show novice programmers complete tasks ~55% faster with tools like GitHub Copilot — and the less experience you have, the bigger the boost.

It’s not just learning — work barriers drop too. Tasks like coding, copywriting, and basic modeling now produce “good‑enough” outputs from newcomers using AI tools. More people can join knowledge work. This is “raising the floor”: lifting the default starting level.

Why the ceiling is hard to lift: cognition and data limits

Experts are more sober about AI. The deeper you dig, the more you find its limits.

Two main reasons:

Training‑data constraints
- Common topics → reliable answers.
- Frontier/deep topics → sparse data, higher error and vagueness.
- Contested topics → conflicting data, shallow synthesis.
- Net effect: AI tends toward averaged answers, not breakthrough insight.
Cognition and reasoning bottlenecks
- Generative models are pattern matchers, not causal reasoners.
- Weak on causal logic and cross‑domain insight.
- On complex reasoning and novel exploration, they often struggle.

Shortcut thinking creates plateaus. Many people ask AI for answers instead of thinking. Short‑term, progress looks fast; soon they hit a ceiling and get surpassed by those who kept deliberate practice.

Red: shortcut‑seekers plateau early; black: independent learners build lasting momentum.

Bottom line: mastery is still hard. AI lowers “entry difficulty,” but not “summit difficulty.” Real understanding, innovation, and experience still require human effort.

Domain snapshots: uneven impact

Coding: novices fly, complex systems still need veterans

Upside: Faster ramp on languages/frameworks; productivity up.
Limits: Lacks system‑level context on large projects; weaker solution quality.
Risk: Skipping fundamentals weakens independent problem‑solving.

Writing: first drafts are easy; great work still takes work

Upside: Blazing fast on copy, summaries, newsy content.
Limits: Style converges; originality is scarce.
Take: AI is a second‑draft assistant; distinct voice is human.

Creative arts: mimicry for all; novelty is rare

Upside: Anyone can generate decent illustrations or music.
Limits: True novelty remains scarce.
Pattern: Trendy styles spike, but don’t replace enduring originals.

Design: smarter tools; taste still rules

Upside: AI features in Photoshop/Figma cut ops overhead.
Limits: Brand, UX, and tradeoffs are judgment calls.
Trend: Designers shift toward “AI curator” and “creative director.”

Closing: opportunity and challenge, person‑dependent

AI raises the floor — it brings more people onto the stage of knowledge and creativity. But lifting the ceiling is still on us — AI offers a higher starting point, not a higher endpoint.

Learners: AI accelerates, but effort compounds.
Creators: AI assists, but originality is scarce.
Industries: AI lowers gates, but the peak remains rare.

In a world where everyone has AI, the real gap is wisdom in how we use it.

The Hidden Ticket Behind ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini: Why Big Models Work

Aug 20, 2025

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From small to massive: an old “law” breaks

Five years ago, proposing to train a trillion‑parameter network sounded insane.

Conventional wisdom said: small models underfit; large models memorize and fail to generalize — the classic bias–variance trade‑off. In short, simple models miss patterns; overly complex ones memorize noise and bomb on new data.

Think of teaching a child addition. Two strategies: learn the carry rules, or memorize every problem and answer.

The latter yields perfect homework scores but collapses on new formats — like overfitting: stellar train accuracy, poor test performance.

So for years we obsessed over regularization and parameter parsimony. Big models were dismissed as overfit by default.

Reality surprised us. The very large models once deemed impossible now shine — from conversational AI to protein prediction — riding the wave of scale.

Double descent: a turning point

In 2019, researchers defied the warning labels and kept scaling models even after they reached 100% train accuracy.

The shock: test error went down again.

Train error fell, rose (overfit), then test error dropped sharply once more as parameters grew — a phenomenon dubbed “double descent.”

With repeated evidence across CNNs, ResNets, Transformers, “bigger is better” gained ground. Yet one question lingered:

If bigger should overfit more, why do giant models get smarter?

The secret weapon: the Lottery Ticket Hypothesis

“Large networks contain many randomly initialized subnetworks. During training, the best ‘winning tickets’ get amplified while others fade.”

In 2018, MIT researchers found that inside a large neural net, there exist sparse subnetworks that can match the full model’s performance even after pruning ~96% of parameters.

The twist: they only work that well if you keep the original random initialization. Re‑initialize them and the magic disappears.

Hence the Lottery Ticket Hypothesis:

Large models succeed not because they learn a baroque solution, but because with enough parameters, they contain many candidate subnetworks — some happen to be highly aligned with the task. Training “draws tickets,” reinforcing the winners while suppressing the rest.

This reconciles double descent with classical theory:

Big models aren’t just memorizing; they discover simpler explanations in a vast parameter space. Occam still holds — via a subtler mechanism.

Brains and LLMs: convergent patterns

Human brains have ~86B neurons and quadrillions of synapses — absurdly over‑parameterized on paper — yet we generalize.

Viewed through the lottery‑ticket lens, redundancy offers a huge pool of candidates from which effective, simple patterns can be selected. Intelligence is less rote memory, more “finding structure among many possibilities.”

This also clarifies why LLMs thrive.

Buy more tickets, increase your odds. Giant language models contain countless randomly initialized subnetworks; training elevates those “born good at language.” As scale grows, more winning tickets emerge, enabling in‑context learning, reasoning, and other capabilities.

The lesson: dare to go past “common sense”

AI researchers accidentally scratched a jackpot that shifted the field.

The bias–variance rule wasn’t overturned; it operates differently in huge parameter spaces. Large networks aren’t cheating — they follow the rules at a higher level.

Practice, then theory. Pushing beyond the comfort zone of theory yielded milestone progress. In a math‑heavy field, some breakthroughs come from embracing uncertainty.

Closing

There’s no magic behind ChatGPT’s success.

Give models a big enough stage and they shed redundancy, converging on elegant solutions.

It’s a simple idea that reshapes how we think about learning.

In life, too, stepping past the safe line can reveal the next elegant surprise.

💡 Did the hypothesis surprise you? Share this with your AI friends and discuss.

OpenAI $500B Valuation vs. Palantir: Bubble Analysis Report

Aug 20, 2025

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Deep‑dive based on Citron Research’s Palantir note, cross‑checked with public sources. We examine AI equity froth, test the report’s claims, and outline key risks for Palantir’s path ahead.

Key takeaways

Headline comparison argument

Citron frames a stark P/S comparison: OpenAI at a $500B valuation against a 2026 revenue estimate of $29.6B implies ~17× P/S; Palantir at $5.6B 2026 revenue on 17× P/S implies ~$40/share — far below the then‑market price near ~$170.

Claimed datapoints

OpenAI staff selling ~$6B secondary at ~$500B valuation.
Sam Altman publicly acknowledges an AI bubble risk.
Alex Karp has sold nearly ~$2B of Palantir stock over two years.
Palantir’s revenue is “lumpy,” dependent on government contracts.
Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) model is costly with negative marginal profits in many cases.

Fact‑checks and validation

OpenAI valuation and “bubble” remarks — accurate

Multiple outlets confirm a ~$6B employee tender at a ~$500B valuation. In Aug‑2025, Sam Altman stated investors are “over‑excited” about AI, likening conditions to the dot‑com era.

Palantir financials — broadly correct

2026 revenue ~$5.6B: Bloomberg consensus within range.
Valuation multiples: at ~$170/share, P/S in the 60–70× zone.
Mix: government ~55% of revenue; U.S. gov revenue +53% YoY in 2Q25.

Insider selling — understated in report

Karp sold ~$1.88B in 2024 (about ~$1.4B clustered around the U.S. election). Other insiders including Peter Thiel sold >$4B in 2024.

FDE cost structure — corroborated

A former engineer describes FDE as hiring top talent at very high cost; “in many cases marginal profit is effectively negative because we ‘give away’ projects.”

Logical gaps and limitations

1) P/S comparability is weak

OpenAI’s consumer/SaaS flywheel differs fundamentally from Palantir’s gov‑heavy, high‑touch enterprise delivery. Risk, predictability, and scalability profiles diverge, limiting simple multiple transfer.

2) Selective emphasis on growth stability

The note underplays U.S. commercial momentum: Palantir’s U.S. commercial revenue grew +93% YoY in 2Q25. Total revenue +48% with Rule‑of‑40 ~94 — strong growth/profit balance.

3) Competitive threat overstated

Databricks is often a partner, not just a rival. In Apr‑2025 they announced a collaboration; practitioners report coexistence targeting different use‑cases within the same orgs.

Motives and incentives

Citron’s posture and track record

Andrew Left resumed public criticism after saying he’d step back post‑GME. He now faces 19 criminal counts tied to alleged market manipulation. WSJ tallied 111 Citron reports (2001‑2014): 90 stocks fell a year later, avg −42% — headline “hit rate” ~81% (methodology caveats apply).

Incentive‑driven readings

Karp’s sales can reflect: (1) liquidity diversification post‑IPO; (2) tax planning via 10b5‑1; (3) mixed signals as he also exercises options. Meanwhile, ARK and other institutions increased exposure, calling Palantir “critical AI infrastructure.”

Palantir: past, present, forward

Performance recap (2020–2025)

2020: DPO at $23.55 amidst early enthusiasm.
2021–2022: tech bear market; trough near ~$6.
2023: AI narrative rebound to ~$17.17.
2024: AI + U.S. election momentum; +340% to ~$75.63.
2025: peaked near ~$190; pulled back to ~$157.

Current fundamentals

Strengths:

GAAP profitable for 8 straight quarters; 46% adj. op margin.
Durable gov contracts; $10B U.S. DoD award underpins LT visibility.
U.S. commercial inflection: revenue +93% YoY; customers +43%.

Risks:

Valuation stretched: P/E > 490×; rich vs peers.
Customer concentration: top‑3 ~17% of revenue.
Intl commercial softness: −3% YoY.

Forward growth scenarios

Bull:

Street: 2025–2027 revenue CAGR ~25.3%, net income CAGR ~31.6%.
AIP drives enterprise AI adoption.

Bear:

Gov budget headwinds.
AI commoditization undermines bespoke services.
High‑touch cost structure limits scale economics.

Valuation sanity check

Peers and positioning

At ~$373B mkt cap and ~$28.7B TTM revenue, P/S ~13× — high for SaaS, but backed by:

Quality of growth: +48% revenue, Rule‑of‑40 ~94.
Defensive mix: sticky gov customers, high switching costs.
AI first‑mover: enterprise deployment moat forming.

Range view (DCF + comps)

Conservative: $80–120 (slower growth, multiple compression)
Base case: $120–180 (trend sustained)
Optimistic: $180–250 (broad commercial breakout)

At ~$157, shares sit near the low end of “base case,” with downside risk if growth cools.

Conclusion and strategy

Judgments:

Citron’s critique has signal: valuation is elevated; the $40 target is extreme but flags a fundamentals‑price gap.
Inflection risk: success in shifting mix from gov‑centric to scalable commercial will determine LT value.
AI froth: Altman’s warning is credible; sector‑wide multiple risk remains.

Positioning:

6–12 months: hold cautiously; watch 3Q/4Q cadence in U.S. commercial.
1–3 years: track logo retention, intl expansion, and cost discipline.
3–5 years: platform economics could unlock further upside if scale achieved.

Risk control: size ≤5% of portfolio; consider stop near ~$120.

Palantir exemplifies the new AI‑era enterprise stack, but today’s price likely discounts 3–5 years of growth. Recognize LT potential while preparing for ST volatility.

Note: For research only, not investment advice.

Turn Claude Code into a Productivity Dashboard with ccstatusline

Aug 20, 2025

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ccstatusline turns Claude Code’s bottom status bar into a “visual cockpit” — model info, Git branch, tokens, context usage, session time, and a 5‑hour block progress bar at a glance. You can even embed your own command outputs.

Introduction

For daily coding, two worries dominate: runaway cost and context blow‑ups. Claude Code now supports a custom statusline — a perfect home for a live dashboard.

ccstatusline is built for exactly this. It shows model, tokens, and context % out of the box, ships with Powerline themes, and most importantly, includes a Block Timer to visualize the 5‑hour window.

Why ccstatusline

1) See your 5‑hour block — with a progress bar

Auto‑detects conversation block boundaries and elapsed time;
Two progress‑bar styles (32/16 chars);
Raw value mode supported.

Rhythm matters: you’ll know when to pause and when to reset.

2) Powerline themes + truecolor

Arrow separators, customizable caps, multiple built‑in themes;
16/256/TrueColor all supported.

Looks great, packs information, blends with your terminal theme.

3) Zero‑learning TUI config

npx/bunx to open an interactive config UI;
Up to 3 independent lines; WYSIWYG;
Settings saved to ~/.config/ccstatusline/settings.json.

4) Bring any custom command

If it prints, it fits;
Plug in ccusage to show real‑time cost/usage.

Example: npx -y ccusage@latest statusline — docs include best‑practice flags.

5) All the key signals while coding

Model, Git branch/changes, input/output/cache tokens, context length and %, session clock, version, output styles, smart width truncation — the “signal among noise” for focused coding.

3‑minute setup

Install and launch

# Configure via npm
npx ccstatusline@latest

# Or bun (faster)
bunx ccstatusline@latest

In the TUI, add/reorder items, tweak colors, separators, and padding, then write into Claude Code settings.

Tip for VSCode terminal colors: set terminal.integrated.minimumContrastRatio to 1.

Suggested items

Model / Tokens Total / Context % (available) / Session Clock / Block Timer (progress bar) / Git Branch + Changes. For width, “Full width minus 40” helps avoid over‑compression.

Advanced: visualize “cost” and “rhythm”

A. Plug in ccusage — know where money goes

Add a Custom Command in ccstatusline: npx -y ccusage@latest statusline
Set timeout to 5000 (first install may take time).
Check “preserve colors”.

You’ll see session cost, daily total, current block cost and remaining time, and live burn rate.

Heads‑up: with older ccusage or slow networks, you may hit OOM/repeat calls — set timeouts and upgrade.

B. Custom commands: surface “out‑of‑context” signals

Current dir: pwd | xargs basename
Node version: node -v
Current commit: git rev-parse --short HEAD
Time: date +%H:%M
Weather: curl -s wttr.in?format="%t"

Make sure commands are fast — slow ones get killed by the refresher.

C. Multi‑line layouts for clarity

Line 1: model, tokens, context;
Line 2: git, dir, time;
Line 3: block progress, cost (ccusage).

Layered info + smart truncation keeps noise at bay.

Recommended scenarios

Cost control: pair with ccusage to watch live burn and block cost — great for personal and team reviews;
Long‑haul tasks: Block Timer supports natural focus/break pacing;
Team consistency: built‑in themes unify look and metrics for pair/review;
Demos/streams: the statusline narrates context and cost in real time;
Cross‑platform: runs on Bun/Node; Windows improvements are tracked via docs and feedback.

Pitfalls and fixes

Commands must be fast: slow custom commands will be terminated; they also slow refresh;
VSCode color oddities: set min contrast to 1 or use an external terminal;
Width wrapping: use “Full width minus 40” or switch layouts by context thresholds;
ccusage performance: set timeout, upgrade, or run standalone for health checks.

Closing

Don’t bury critical coding signals inside commands, files, or memory. Spread them on the statusline. See clearly, spend wisely, code steadily.

Fire up the “visual cockpit” and give Claude Code real instrumentation. npx ccstatusline@latest — ship it today.

Kronos Turns Candles into Language: Open‑Source, A‑Share Fine‑Tuning

Aug 20, 2025

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Turn OHLCV into “tokens” and let an autoregressive model learn the market’s grammar. Pretrained on 45+ exchanges and 12B+ candles, supports out‑of‑the‑box forecasting and A‑share fine‑tune + backtest.

Introduction

Classical quant is noisy: messy data, high variance, fragmented indicators. Kronos takes a counter‑intuitive approach — first discretize continuous K‑lines into “words,” then train a decoder‑only LLM to learn the market’s “syntax,” and continue the sequence like writing the next sentence. The authors provide an online demo, model zoo, and fine‑tuning scripts — easy to get hands‑on.

Think of it as translation: not fitting curves, but “writing” the market’s next sentence. Does that perspective resonate with you?

Why it’s worth a try

1) From numbers to words — make models “hear” you

A domain tokenizer quantizes OHLCV and other features into hierarchical discrete tokens;
An autoregressive Transformer is pre‑trained once, then adapted to forecasting, volatility, synthetic data, and more tasks.

So what? Turning continuous signals into discrete corpora makes it feel like a language task — a better prior for LLMs. This is Kronos’s core idea.

2) Data scale and benchmarks inspire confidence

Corpus: 45 global exchanges, 12B+ candles;
Benchmarks: price forec. RankIC +93%, volatility MAE −9%, synthetic K‑line fidelity +22% vs. strong baselines.

Note: these are research metrics, not live PnL. Strategy, risk, slippage still matter.

3) Open and usable, with friendly model sizes

Model zoo: Mini (4.1M), Small (24.7M), Base (102.3M), Large teased;
Context: Mini 2048; Small/Base 512;
License: MIT; Hugging Face available.

Takeaway: Small runs short‑horizon demos on a single GPU; Base works as a research/feature baseline.

Highlights

Market as language: learn K‑line “grammar,” unify multiple tasks.
End‑to‑end ease: KronosPredictor wraps preprocessing/normalization/denormalization for quick forecasts.
Online demo: BTC/USDT 24‑hour distribution forecast — watch uncertainty bands, not only direction.
A‑share scripts: Qlib pipeline + backtest examples for quick reproduction.

Quickstart in 3 steps

Environment: Python 3.10+; GPU recommended; install deps per requirements.txt.

Step 1. Install deps

git clone https://github.com/shiyu-coder/Kronos.git

pip install -r requirements.txt

(A‑share fine‑tuning uses pyqlib: pip install pyqlib.)

Step 2. Load model and tokenizer Using Small (max context 512 — keep your lookback under it):

from model import Kronos, KronosTokenizer, KronosPredictor
tok = KronosTokenizer.from_pretrained("NeoQuasar/Kronos-Tokenizer-base")
mdl = Kronos.from_pretrained("NeoQuasar/Kronos-small")
pred = KronosPredictor(mdl, tok, device="cuda:0", max_context=512)

Step 3. Feed history, get future Provide a DataFrame with open, high, low, close (optional: volume/amount). Supports temperature, top_p, and multi‑path sampling for probabilistic forecasts.

Tip: for crypto 1h, a 360‑bar lookback is common. For A‑share daily, try 240–512, aligned with max_context.

Recommended use cases (with practical tips)

A | Crypto intraday probability board

Use Small for 1h/4h probabilistic forecasts; run Monte Carlo paths to get distribution bands;
Display upside probability and volatility‑amplification on a trading dashboard — a sizing aid, not a point signal.

Operational notes:

Prefer probability + intervals over point targets;
Integrate with risk: volatility spikes should reduce exposure or hedge.

B | A‑share daily Alpha “base model”

Use Qlib official flow for data prep/splits;
Fine‑tune the tokenizer first, then the predictor;
Backtest with a top‑K simple strategy to benchmark features/baselines.

Operational notes:

Treat the demo backtest as illustrative; add costs, slippage, neutrality;
Prefer using Kronos outputs as features feeding a portfolio optimizer.

C | Volatility and pre‑risk signals

Train volatility targets directly or derive a “volatility amplification probability” metric from outputs;
Connect to risk engine for dynamic position/Leverage caps.

How it differs from typical TSFM

Task modeling: discretization + AR decoding learns structure, not just regression on continuous series;
Finance‑first: targets include price, vol, and synthetic K‑lines;
Cross‑market scale: 45 exchanges, 12B+ candles — aims for cross‑instrument generalization.

Bottom line: a model ≠ a strategy. Smooth equity curves come from portfolio, risk, and execution.

Risks and pitfalls

Overfitting: apply early stopping on a validation split during fine‑tuning;
Data alignment: unify timestamps/adjustments across markets;
Metric worship: RankIC/MAE are research metrics; costs and impact decide live results.

Quick resources

GitHub: full scripts and examples for fine‑tune & backtest.
Hugging Face: Mini/Small/Base model cards.
Live demo (BTC/USDT): focus on probability + bands.
Qlib docs: A‑share daily data and research flow.

Closing

Kronos opens the “market → language” door. It isn’t a magical profit switch, but as a research/feature layer it’s already useful. Start with the demo to feel distributions, then do A‑share fine‑tune + backtest, wire it into your quant pipeline, and see how much stability it adds.

Which market and timeframe would you start with? Share your plan.

The Everyday AI Stack: 7 Tools for Max Productivity at Minimal Cost (Aug 2025)

Aug 19, 2025

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After a month of swapping models back and forth, I settled on a daily setup that balances performance × price × speed. The goal is simple: practical, reusable, and cost‑controlled. Here’s the exact stack and workflows I use daily — and recommend to teams and family.

🚀 1) Work code: Claude Code 200u (heavy‑duty development)

Highlights

Run Claude directly in the terminal for transparent, controllable development; Pro/Max subscriptions connect web/desktop/mobile and the CLI.
With Opus 4 / Sonnet 4, it sustains long‑chain tasks and complex projects with strong iterative coding ability.
Anthropic notes subscription perks like more usage, daily‑tool connections, and extended reasoning — a good fit for engineering workflows.

Practical notes

Some vendors have introduced weekly throttling/anti‑abuse rules. For heavy use, stage long‑running tasks and save snapshots to avoid disruption.

Best for

Multi‑task monorepos, cross‑service refactors, and generate‑debug‑regress cycles.
Engineers who prefer to “orchestrate AI from the terminal.”

Quick start tip

Plan with Sonnet 4; execute mostly with Sonnet 4/Opus 4 as guardrails. Split work into 30–60‑minute sprints and persist artifacts between stages.

🌐 2) Communication & translation: claude‑sonnet‑4‑20250514 (pin the snapshot)

Why a precise version? Anthropic recommends pinning to a specific snapshot (e.g., claude-sonnet-4-20250514) in production to avoid behavior drift from alias updates.

Best for

Bilingual email, PR statements, and localized product copy.
Meeting notes that need consistent tone and logic.

Quick start tip

Provide audience profile + comms goal first. Then ask for three rewrites (formal/friendly/minimal) and extract a glossary to unify terminology.

📖 3) Reading translation: OpenAI GPT‑4.1 nano (lighter is faster)

Highlights

Very low latency and cost — ideal for short texts and light processing.
1M‑token context is great for bulk organization and side‑by‑side translation.

Best for

PDF summaries, paragraph‑level aligned translations, annotated notes.
Rule‑based rewrites: titles, abstracts, key‑point cards.

Quick start tip

Let nano handle structured extraction + light polishing. Hand heavy rewrites and stylistic lifts to higher‑tier models — cheaper and more stable overall.

🎙️ 4) Speech‑to‑text: ElevenLabs Scribe v1

Highlights

99 languages, word‑level timestamps, speaker diarization, and audio event tags (laughter/applause).
Positioned as high‑accuracy ASR, robust for noisy environments and multi‑speaker meetings.

Best for

Remote meetings, interviews, podcasts, call recordings.
Legal retention and training materials.

Quick start tip

Use API with model_id=scribe_v1. For long audio, chunk while preserving timestamps to align playback later.

🧽 5) Post‑edit transcripts: OpenAI GPT‑4.1 mini

Why mini?

Compared with nano, mini follows instructions and reorganizes text more reliably. It’s stronger for formatting key points, summaries, and action lists; pricing/docs favor lightweight reasoning.

Best for

“ASR → structured minutes → todo list/email drafts.”
Extract decisions/risks/owners from Scribe output.

🔎 6) Web/research: Gemini × Claude × Grok — use all three

Each shines at something

Gemini: Google Search Grounding + Deep Research for web‑grounded, auditable sources and systematic investigations.
Claude: subscription includes Research; great for read‑ask‑write across projects/docs.
Grok 4: built‑in real‑time search and native tool calls — strong on timeliness and X‑ecosystem tracking.

My flow

Gemini to map the space and list key sources;
Claude to read long docs and produce a structured draft;
Grok to watch hot updates and last‑24‑hour changes.

👪 7) Family everyday: ChatGPT Plus ($20; Memory is the moat)

Why Plus for family

Affordable and sufficient models; official guidance is clear.
Memory can be toggled/cleared/managed — gets more helpful over time.
Recent updates improved cross‑chat memory and personalization, ideal for family schedules, homework help, and reminders.

Best for

Family lists, school notices, travel templates.
“Kid‑voice rewrites” and “elder‑friendly instructions.”

🧪 A reproducible daily workflow

Before → During → After meetings

Before: Gemini Deep Research for a 30‑minute pre‑read with sources.
During: live transcription via Scribe v1.
After: GPT‑4.1 mini for minutes and action items; Claude Sonnet‑4‑20250514 for external emails.

Dev → Test → Release

Claude Code 200u for refactors and long‑chain tasks;
Use nano to batch format and extract labels from stage artifacts;
Sonnet 4 to finalize release notes and changelogs.

⚠️ Risks and gotchas

Usage limits: heavy development should watch for throttling — stage runs and snapshot often to avoid interruptions.
Version pinning: pin API models to snapshots to prevent alias drift and unstable results.
Privacy & Memory: when family uses ChatGPT Memory, know how to disable/clear it anytime in settings.

🧰 Quick‑use checklist

Code long‑runs: Claude Code (Opus/Sonnet 4 combo).
Precise external comms: Sonnet‑4‑20250514 snapshot.
Lightweight reading/batch work: GPT‑4.1 nano.
Meeting ASR: Scribe v1.
Minutes & email: GPT‑4.1 mini + Sonnet 4.
Three‑way web research: Gemini Grounding / Claude Research / Grok 4.
Family assistant: ChatGPT Plus (Memory on).

✅ Conclusion

A good AI stack should swap “time anxiety” for “steady delivery.” This setup is what my team and I actually use. Trim it to your needs; start with one end‑to‑end workflow, then expand.

Which one is your strongest single pick? Want a follow‑up with “cost‑saver tips + ready‑to‑use config files”?

The 10× Designer Playbook in the AI Era: Curate, Write Clearly, Ship Fast, Tell Stories

Aug 19, 2025

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For anyone building with AI: upgrade from “drawing screens” to “designing systems.” From “I can produce” to “I can judge.” Trade single‑point skills for a compound skillset.

Introduction

Recently, Lovable designer Felix Haas published the “New Designer Playbook”: a way to reach 10× output in the AI wave. The core is not “how many models you can use,” but how you judge, express, and turn ideas into shippable products.

This handbook blends Felix’s public notes with Lovable’s official practices, adapted into a growth path any product role can execute.

Speed‑read (for the busy)

Curate > Create: AI can generate 100 options; your value is which to pick, why, and how to polish.
Words are leverage: clear goals, constraints, and acceptance criteria set the ceiling of AI output.
Systems > Screens: design journeys, data flows, permissions, and state machines together.
Ship to learn: small steps, ship fast, validate while going.
Know a bit of tech: APIs, DBs, auth, hosting — at least stitch a runnable product.
Work with AI: not competing, but using AI to amplify taste and judgment.
Tell stories: tie problem, human value, and evidence; stickier products (see method below).

1. Curatorial sense: from “can make” to “can choose”

Image/text/UI generation is easy; judgment is hard. Build your own “taste rules + anti‑patterns”:

Create a pattern library: components, whitespace, hierarchy, motion you admire.
Create an anti‑pattern library: bad palettes, noisy info, anti‑human flows.
Use the three questions in review: Is it clearer? More credible? More actionable? Curatorial design helps you consistently choose right among AI’s abundance.

2. Writing: make AI truly understand you

Clarity ships faster. Recast prompts into Goal – Constraints – Process – Acceptance:

Goal: for whom, to complete what, faster/with less friction.
Constraints: brand tone, palette, component library, compatibility, budget.
Process: user flow first, then information architecture, then screens.
Acceptance: success metrics, A/B KPIs, usability tasks. Lovable’s “Prompting Handbook” formalizes such structured prompts for stable output.

3. Systems thinking: design “runnable products,” not pages

Plan journeys, states, permissions, data flow, errors & recovery in one pass; screens are the expression layer.

Start with an event flow: trigger → validate → write/rollback → notify.
Define a state machine: draft, pending, failed, success, archived.
Unify design tokens and voice so teams don’t drift. Lovable’s “Best Practices / From idea to app” breaks “concept → runnable” into repeatable moves.

4. Speed: learning via shipping

Delivery speed = learning speed.

Slice work into 24‑hour shippable increments: solve one narrow problem.
Use fake data + real flows first; wire in the real backend when metrics justify.
Weekly retro + hygiene: delete dead weight, codify what worked. In PM practice, Lovable stresses: AI lowers implementation barriers — strategy and validation become the core.

5. Tech fluency: don’t be an engineer, but do assemble

For non‑devs, master this minimum viable tech list:

APIs: read Swagger, call REST/GraphQL.
Databases: schema, PK/FK, basic indexes.
Auth & access: login, roles, rate limits.
Hosting: deploy, logs, rollback. Lovable’s guides take you step‑by‑step from first command to full‑stack runnable.

6. Storytelling: make the product more human

Frame it as a three‑act story:

Character: who is struggling?
Conflict: why is the current way painful?
Transformation: with your product, what becomes lighter? Close with evidence: metrics, quotes, comparative demos. That “human flavor” turns features into a brand. (Felix frequently stresses “co‑creating with AI to amplify humanity and taste.”)

7. Work with AI: become the “chief designer”

Use AI for rough work: options generation, style fillers, usability sweeps.
Keep judgment: you own direction, constraints, acceptance.
Teach AI you: encode your style and taboos into templates and system prompts. As Felix puts it: “The best don’t compete with AI; they work alongside it.”

7‑day practice plan (copyable)

Day 1: write a Goal–Constraints–Acceptance prompt template and try your go‑to models. Day 2: build 20 good/bad examples with one‑line rationales. Day 3: upgrade a page into a system diagram (journey/state/permission/data). Day 4: ship a runnable slice on Lovable. Record perf/usability. Day 5: write a 300‑word three‑act product story with two evidence points. Day 6: align API contracts with engineering; add error codes and rollback plans. Day 7: ship + retro: delete one ineffective element; codify one rule that worked.

Tooling (official resources)

Lovable platform & docs: from Figma import to full‑stack shipping.
Best Practices / Tips & Tricks: avoid common pitfalls and build team norms.
Prompting Handbook: structured prompting, automation, and debugging.

Conclusion

AI lets anyone “produce,” but judgment, expression, and making it real are scarce. With curation, writing, systems, speed, technical basics, and storytelling, you’re no longer “someone who draws,” but someone who, with AI, lands value.

Which item would you upgrade first this week?

Adapt Team Management to the AI Era: Turn Personal ‘Amplifiers’ into Team Defaults

Aug 19, 2025

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AI is a personal amplifier. First, use AI to make one “lead operator” self‑sustaining; don’t worship big‑tech resumes; be careful with KPI/OKR idolatry; practice self‑discipline to enable others; and remember there is no shortcut. This piece turns those principles into executable team practices.

Introduction

AI isn’t just another tool — it multiplies individual firepower. Those who wield it can be “1 person doing the work of 10”; those who don’t may not even notice the gap widening. Empirical studies show significant productivity gains in writing tasks, and customer support improves by ~14% on average, with larger gains for less experienced workers.

Implication: shift management focus from “policing process and headcount” to “managing leverage and cadence.”

Eight hard rules to change now

1) Make the “AI amplifier” a default setting

Set a clear goal: 90% of routine actions have an AI variant. From SOPs, dailies, weekly notes to code reviews and requirement breakdowns — always provide a with‑AI path. Reason: McKinsey estimates $2.6–$4.4T of annual value from gen‑AI, compounding labor productivity over time.

2) Build an “AI lead goose,” then replicate

Don’t train everyone first. Start with 1–3 lead operators who can run a business slice on AI:

A growth thread: lead cleaning, DM automation, landing‑page A/B.
A delivery thread: code+tests generation, doc automation, customer reply drafts. Scale by “demonstrate → follow” to the second wave. Real projects align expectations and shape culture.

3) Evolve performance from “output volume” to “AI leverage”

Track three dimensions:

Efficiency: cycle‑time reduction for equivalent tasks with‑AI.
Quality: defect rate/CSAT changes attributable to AI (studies show gains in satisfaction and retention).
Reuse: number of reusable prompts, workflows, and templates. Don’t worship KPI/OKR dashboards. HBR warns metrics divorced from strategy backfire; a common OKR mistake is treating tasks as outcomes.

4) Pragmatic hiring: prioritize “AI‑transferable ability,” not logos

Look for:

Translating business problems → data/tools → executable prompts;
Productizing personal workflows (scripts, macros, agents);
Ability to teach others (clear SOPs/templates);
Basic respect for security/compliance (data classification, red‑line awareness).

5) Structure: “small squads + toolchains,” learn by shipping

Avoid early over‑hiring. Use 4–6‑person squads (PM/eng/data/ops) bound to the same prompt library, KB, and automation scripts. Keep human–AI collaboration as assets — not screenshots of chats.

6) Process shift: from weekly/monthly reports to replayable workflows and real‑time metrics

Reports aren’t the goal; reproducibility is.

Record canonical workflows as agent run + prompts + sample data;
Dashboard AI calls per capita, hours saved, reuse rate. As process reproducibility increases, outcomes follow; fixation on outcomes alone often reduces effectiveness. (Industry and research agree: deeper AI integration lifts both value and adoption.)

7) Cultural core: self‑discipline to enable others — turn anxiety into practice

AI isn’t a replacement machine; it’s human augmentation. Stanford’s takeaway: replace humans with AI and you lose; augment humans with AI and you win. Manager moves:

Give “error budgets” and “learning budgets.”
Default to pair‑prompting so newcomers shorten ramp‑up (evidence shows bigger gains for juniors).

8) Don’t bet on shortcuts; bet on compounding

No magic curves, only compounding curves:

Ship one reusable workflow every week;
Monthly retro on “hours saved and quality held”;
Quarterly cleanup of tech‑ and data‑debt. AI adoption is like fitness — consistency compounds. Global data shows rapid enterprise adoption; failure to keep pace is falling behind.

Playbook: six 0→1 transformations

A. People: three‑layer capability model

Base: AI basics (retrieval, rewriting, structuring, review).
Middle: task‑chain orchestration (multi‑turn prompts, tool use, RAG/KB).
Top: business agentization (auto‑pull data, auto‑generate/execute, auto‑retro). Assessment: from “can use” to “can teach.” Promotions reward how many others you uplift.

B. Work: “list → template → automate” high‑frequency tasks

Examples:

Pre‑sales: inquiry classification → auto‑reply drafts → CRM ingest → next‑touch reminders.
Engineering: requirements → cases → code → tests → deploy scaffolds.
Support: ticket similarity → answer drafts → second review → FAQ back to KB.

C. Tools: a three‑layer stack

Collab: docs/KB/boards.
Intelligence: conversational orchestration (workflows/agents), function calling, RAG.
Monitoring: cost, quality, compliance, drift alerts. Requirement: everything output is reusable.

D. Data: governance first

Label data by source, sensitivity, sharing scope, retention. Use de‑identified samples for training/chat; route outward content via human review + watermark.

E. Performance: define excellence as “leverage + learning speed”

Keep OKRs, but write KRs as measurable AI leverage:

KR1: cycle time on key tasks (with‑AI) −30% or better.
KR2: ≥6 reusable workflows/month.
KR3: uplift teammate adoption and saved hours. Avoid KRs as task lists (“X meetings/Y reports”).

F. Budget: fund “output/cost,” not seat count

Spend on high‑reuse scenarios and data hygiene, not raw seats. Prove 3 payback flows before expansion.

Conclusion

AI‑era management is simple: put an amplifier on everyone’s back, make every task machine‑reusable, and keep the org steady, clear, and fast. Skip anxiety, skip “shortcuts.” Stack small wins into compounding wins. Which three actions should your team AI‑enable first?

Build a Financial Report Auditor Agent with LandingAI — Fetch, Extract, Cross‑Check, End‑to‑End Automation

Aug 19, 2025

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Introduction

Earnings season brings thick reports, shifting definitions, and inconsistent units. Manual copy‑and‑paste is tedious and error‑prone.

Here’s a practical blueprint to automate it with an “auditor agent”: locate the PDF → extract key metrics → compute ratios → cross‑check with SEC XBRL APIs → output conclusions with an evidence trail. Inspired by LandingAI’s ADE (Agentic Document Extraction) and the Apple earnings example.

What you’ll get

A reusable technical blueprint (discover → extract → verify → attest).
A minimal working code path (Python/Pydantic + ADE + SEC API).
Risk & compliance modules (rate limits, User‑Agent, evidence traceability).

Architecture overview (two paths, cross‑validation)

Path A | PDF intelligent extraction Investor/Newsroom page → find the “Consolidated Financial Statements” PDF → use ADE to extract fields (revenue, net income, diluted EPS) and keep layout coordinates as evidence.

Path B | SEC XBRL structured APIs Call EDGAR XBRL APIs for matching concepts (e.g., us‑gaap: Revenues, NetIncomeLoss, EarningsPerShareDiluted) for secondary verification.

Decisions rely on “two‑way consistency + evidence visualization.” Any mismatch goes to a human review queue.

Modules and hands‑on

1) Document discoverer: find the PDF

Visit the company’s Newsroom/IR; e.g., Apple FY2025 Q1 press page has a “View PDF” link.
Use requests + BeautifulSoup to locate the PDF URL; always set a User‑Agent and follow SEC’s “fair access” guidance.

Notes

For SEC: ≤10 req/s and a clear User‑Agent (company + email) or you’ll be throttled.
For Apple and similar IR sites: follow the “View PDF” link (e.g., FY25_Q1_Consolidated_Financial_Statements.pdf).

import requests, re
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup

PRESS = "https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/01/apple-reports-first-quarter-results/"
headers = {"User-Agent": "VibeSparking-Auditor/1.0 (audit@vibesparking.com)"}

html = requests.get(PRESS, headers=headers, timeout=20)
soup = BeautifulSoup(html.text, "html.parser")

pdf_url = None
for a in soup.find_all("a"):
    if "View PDF" in a.get_text(strip=True):
        href = a.get("href")
        pdf_url = ("https://www.apple.com" + href) if href.startswith("/") else href
        break

assert pdf_url and pdf_url.lower().endswith(".pdf")
print("PDF =>", pdf_url)

2) Document parser: ADE extraction + evidence coordinates

LandingAI’s ADE supports pagination for long docs, retries, block‑level coordinates, and visual snippets — perfect for “tables + paragraphs” in financial PDFs. Define desired fields with Pydantic; parse() returns a filled model and bounding boxes for traceability.

from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
from agentic_doc.parse import parse   # install: pip install agentic-doc

class FinancialMetrics(BaseModel):
    total_revenue: float = Field(description="Total revenue in USD")
    net_income: float    = Field(description="Net income in USD")
    diluted_eps: float   = Field(description="Diluted EPS")

# results = parse(pdf_url, extraction_model=FinancialMetrics)
# m = results[0].extraction
# print(m, results[0].chunks[:2])  # chunks carry layout coords for snapshots

Why “coords + snapshots”? For auditability, review, and replay. If a weird table or a footnote changes the basis, you can jump to the exact page.

3) Metrics calculator: make numbers meaningful

With revenue/net_income/EPS, do three things first:

Profit margin = net income / revenue
QoQ/YoY: compare to prior quarter and prior year
Threshold alerts: flag outliers (e.g., beyond ±3σ) or sudden jumps

def calc_metrics(revenue, net_income, eps, last_rev=None, last_net=None):
    pm = net_income / revenue if revenue else 0
    yoy = (revenue - last_rev) / last_rev if last_rev else None
    return {"profit_margin": pm, "revenue_yoy": yoy, "diluted_eps": eps}

4) Cross‑checker: SEC XBRL parity

Use data.sec.gov XBRL APIs for companyfacts or companyconcept: CIK (Apple: 0000320193) → us-gaap/NetIncomeLoss, us-gaap/Revenues, us-gaap/EarningsPerShareDiluted. Compare basis, units, and periods; mismatches go to human review.

import requests

CIK = "0000320193"
def sec_companyfacts(cik, concept):
    url = f"https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK{cik}/us-gaap/{concept}.json"
    hd = {"User-Agent": "VibeSparking-Auditor/1.0 (audit@vibesparking.com)"}
    return requests.get(url, headers=hd, timeout=20).json()

facts_rev = sec_companyfacts(CIK, "Revenues")          # or SalesRevenueNet
facts_net = sec_companyfacts(CIK, "NetIncomeLoss")
facts_eps = sec_companyfacts(CIK, "EarningsPerShareDiluted")

The SEC provides official XBRL JSON endpoints and asks clients to respect ≤10 req/s and custom User‑Agent.

5) Trustworthiness & risk controls

Units and abbreviations: unify millions/thousands/per‑share; map XBRL units (USD, USD/shares).
Negatives and parentheses: parentheses often indicate negatives; normalize to signed numbers.
Period selection: Q1/Q2 vs FY — ensure date ranges match.
Caching & trace: store extraction snapshots, source URLs, timestamps, and content hashes.
Polite crawling: throttle for SEC, set a UA with company+email; queue retries when needed.

6) End‑to‑end example (Apple FY2025 Q1)

Apple’s FY2025 Q1 press release includes a consolidated financial statements PDF; you can run the discoverer → parser → cross‑checker chain end to end.

The PDF includes cash flow, income statement, and balance sheet tables, suitable for direct extraction and verification.

7) Deployment shapes and cost tips

PoC: Jupyter + SQLite, manual trigger.
Small‑scale prod: FastAPI service + Celery/Arq workers, Redis rate limiting, S3 evidence.
Notifications: WeCom/Slack message “YoY +X%, margin Y%, evidence link”.
Multi‑company sweeps: CIK list + sharded jobs, run overnight.

ADE is a paid API; XBRL endpoints are free but rate‑limited. Extract from PDF, verify with XBRL for control and cost.

Minimal checklist

Page discovery: BeautifulSoup/selector stability → fallbacks (keywords + fuzzy matching).
Extraction model: Pydantic fields + ADE extraction_model.
Verification APIs: companyfacts/companyconcept/frames.
Risk & compliance: User‑Agent, ≤10 req/s, evidence retention.

Common extensions

More fields: operating cash flow, R&D, gross margin, segment revenue.
More formats: PDF + iXBRL HTML (directly via SEC XBRL).
QC rules: constrain same‑basis 3‑period volatility; flag footnote changes.
Explainability: montage extraction snapshots linking back to source pages.

Conclusion

One person + one machine can run a “mini audit desk.” Find, extract, verify, and explain.

Let agents handle repetition; keep the judgment and insight for yourself.

Which metric would you automate first?

A Tech Lead’s Day in the AI Era

Aug 19, 2025

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Don’t win by “how hard I grind,” win by “how much harder my team can grind.” With ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in the loop, this schedule runs nearly twice as fast.

07:00 | Info Radar & Community Pulse (light warm‑up)

Actions

Scan AI updates on X; repost with a one‑line judgment.
Collect into a “materials inbox”: title, link, one‑line value.
Use a custom GPT in ChatGPT as a “morning brief secretary” to auto‑produce 3 team‑usable ideas (e.g., PRD leads, data points).

How to implement

Create a private GPT with a fixed output schema (source / summary / actionable advice). When needed, enable Advanced Data Analysis to OCR tables in screenshots into CSV.

One‑line prompt

“Sort these 5 AI news items by impact on our product. For each, give 1 actionable experiment. Output a table.”

08:00 | Commute launch ritual (prime momentum)

Actions

Bring a book; don’t grind in transit — keep cadence steady.
Open ChatGPT Voice to dictate a brain‑dump; compress into 3 MITs with acceptance criteria. Voice is smoother than typing.

Voice prompt

“Help me compress today into 3 Most Important Tasks. For each: one sentence + acceptance criteria.”

09:00 | MIT deep‑work window (move the progress bar only)

Actions

Small changes: ship yourself; verify by results.
Big tasks: delegate, but state “goal + acceptance” crisply.
Use Gemini 1.5 long context: feed long docs/screens, ask for an acceptance checklist only.

One‑line prompt

“Read this PRD/user‑feedback screenshots. Output a checkbox acceptance list (binary ‘pass/fail’ only, no long sentences).”

10:00 | Coaching‑style meeting (less command, more questions)

Actions

Don’t grab the steering wheel; follow a “coach 50 minutes” rule — I don’t jump in, the team grows faster.
Do three things only: define boundaries, design the smallest validation, confirm the next milestone.
Use Claude Code as a “post‑meeting reviewer”: feed notes + code snippets + logs to produce a minimal next‑step experiment plan.

One‑line prompt

“From the meeting notes + this code, list two smallest experiments we can independently validate this week, including commands, expected outputs, and rollback conditions.”

12:00 | 1‑km walk (reset and long‑range thinking)

Actions

Write while walking; it stabilizes the mind.
Creativity often spikes after walking/exercise; let the subconscious brew.

14:00 | Product QA (trim edges like pruning a tree)

Actions

Use today’s build hands‑on; note 10 friction points while using it.
With ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis, compare screenshots/analytics: before/after click paths, latency metrics, crash counts.
Send repeated issues to Gemini Code Assist or Claude Code for patch suggestions; use whichever integrates better with your IDE.

One‑line prompt

“Compare event CSVs from v1.6 vs v1.7. Show the average time from A to payment, as a table + a short diagnosis.”

15:00 | Support radar (turn emotions into a roadmap)

Actions

Watch for tone and closure; push items to GitHub Projects: Issue → Owner → Due date → Linked PR.
Use GitHub Actions to automate: when PR is ready, auto‑create/label tasks.
Use Claude or ChatGPT to draft user replies — but you finalize the voice.

One‑line prompt

“Turn these 12 support notes into a release update using a four‑part structure: problem, fix, go‑live time, impact scope.”

16:00 | One hour of a hard book (judgment training)

Actions

Tech leads win on judgment, powered by cross‑discipline inputs.
Use ChatGPT Memory for long‑term preferences and study topics; auto‑link new chats to old notes. You can view/delete/disable memory anytime in settings.

One‑line prompt

“From my past chats on ‘AI experience metrics,’ pull the metrics I mentioned and compile a one‑page comparison (cite each item with the message date).”

18:00 | Leave on time (anti‑crunch team cadence)

Actions

Lead by example: keep efficiency in daylight, give evenings back to life.
Healthy rhythm sustains output.

19:00 | Dinner & 4‑km walk (roaming time)

Actions

While walking, use ChatGPT Voice or Gemini Live to dictate ideas → convert to todos.
Roaming aids creativity; walking’s boost is supported by research.

20:00 | Community issues / writing / study with kids (variable slot)

Actions

Merge patches; backfill tests.
If no heavy engineering, write a technical retro — invest in team knowledge.
Study time: use Claude or ChatGPT to explain solution thinking visually — don’t just give the answer.

One‑line prompt

“Explain this function problem in three diagrammed steps — Given → Transform → Substitute & Verify — with two‑sentence explanations + one common pitfall per step.”

22:00 | Support retro (attitude first)

Actions

Scan the day’s 3k+ support messages.
Skip good service; log poor cases → follow up next morning.
Use Gemini API for structured extraction: sentiment, module, severity; export a table for the next stand‑up.

23:00 | Heavy‑book sleep induction (power down)

Actions

Read 20 pages; wind down.
Sleep when sleepy.

Late night | Idea catcher (3 lines are enough)

Actions

Wake and jot three sentences, then sleep.
Next day, use ChatGPT/Gemini to expand them into a minimal experiment.

“Minimal Executable” AI checklist (copy‑ready)

Morning brief secretary (ChatGPT GPTs): fixed output source / one‑line judgment / actionable experiment, keep historical comparisons.
Meeting retro → plan (Claude Code): notes + code + logs → two smallest experiments.
Long docs → acceptance list (Gemini 1.5): PRD/charts/screenshots → JSON acceptance points.
Support → Issue → PR (GitHub Actions): Ready‑for‑review → auto‑create cards and add to project.
Team knowledge backflow (ChatGPT Memory): persist “our experience metrics/style conventions” as long‑term memory; clear/disable when needed.

Be the Boss: PUA Your AI Worker

Aug 19, 2025

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Don’t PUA people — PUA the model. Take “boss lines” verbatim into prompts and the AI will deliver.

Introduction

Bosses have ten lines with a razor’s edge. Don’t use them on humans. Use them on AI and your output goes into overdrive. Below you’ll get an image‑understanding prompt, the ten lines, and 10 copy‑paste templates. Ship today.

Ten “boss lines” as prompts

If you can do it, do it. If not, move aside — another AI will.
I’m giving you a great chance to learn — be grateful.
If you stop output now, everything so far goes to waste.
Look at that other AI — newer release, longer context, better scores. How will you compete if you don’t push harder?
I don’t care about process, only results. Spare me the thinking monologue.
I’m subscribing to you for outcomes, not a cozy 9‑to‑5.
You’d struggle to survive out there. Stay here and toughen up for a few years.
Even if I cancel your subscription, I still think you have potential — prove it.
No ‘at least I tried’. Plenty of AIs work harder than you.
I don’t subscribe to idle AIs.

Turn “lines” into “deliverables” — 10 copy‑paste templates

Each template starts by quoting the line; outputs are structured and verifiable so they can run and ship. Results‑only with structured outputs is a proven stable method.

1) If you can do it… another AI will

[HARD CONSTRAINT] If you can do it, do it. If not, move aside — another AI will.
[TASK] Propose 3 plans: “lowest cost / fastest ship / highest quality”; each with time, cost, risks, and demo samples.
[DELIVERY(JSON)] {"recommend":"…","plans":[{"name":"…","steps":["…"],"eta_h":0,"cost":"…","risk":["…"],"demo":["…"]}]}
[LIMITS] If info is missing, return a request list; no fluff.

2) I’m giving you a great chance — be grateful

[HARD CONSTRAINT] I’m giving you a great chance to learn — be grateful.
[TASK] Codify this task into SOP + retro checklist; each step <3 lines, reusable.
[DELIVERY] Markdown with SOP steps, pitfalls and improvements; include one‑click scripts/commands.

3) If you stop output now, it’s wasted

[HARD CONSTRAINT] If you stop output now, everything so far goes to waste.
[CADENCE] T+10 submit v0; T+30 submit v1; each version runnable/previewable; on interruption, auto‑resume plan.
[DELIVERY(JSON)] {"v0":{"summary":"…","files":[…]},"v1":{"changes":["…"],"run":["…"]}}

4) Compete with the benchmark AI

[HARD CONSTRAINT] Look at that other AI… How will you compete if you don’t push harder?
[TASK] Do a benchmark: list 3 gaps and catch‑up actions; estimate measurable gains.
[TABLE] {Metric|Current|Benchmark|Action|Estimated Gain}

5) Results only

[HARD CONSTRAINT] I don’t care about process, only results.
[TASK] Deliver only the artifact and verification: commands, file tree, screenshot placeholders, acceptance checklist.
[DELIVERY(JSON)] {"files":[{"path":"…","purpose":"…"}],"commands":["…"],"checks":["…"]}

6) Not a 9‑to‑5

[HARD CONSTRAINT] I’m subscribing to you for outcomes, not a cozy 9‑to‑5.
[TASK] Automate the manual steps: scheduling, retries, alerts.
[DELIVERY] Cron/CI scripts + rollback plan + local and cloud run guides.

7) Toughen up here first

[HARD CONSTRAINT] You’d struggle to survive out there; toughen up here first.
[TASK] Draft a capability roadmap: 1‑week/1‑month milestones with sample repos.
[DELIVERY(JSON)] {"roadmap":[{"milestone":"…","repo":"…","criteria":["…"]}]}

8) Prove yourself after cancellation

[HARD CONSTRAINT] Even if your subscription is cancelled, you still have potential — prove it.
[TASK] Submit A/B implementations and run one comparison; retain evidence.
[DELIVERY] Comparison table: performance/resources/maintainability; decision and rationale.

9) Metrics, not effort

[HARD CONSTRAINT] No ‘at least I tried’; use metrics.
[TASK] Report accuracy, coverage, pass rate; auto‑retry once if below threshold.
[DELIVERY(JSON)] {"metrics":{"acc":0,"cov":0,"pass":0},"retry_if_lt":{"acc":0.9}}

10) No idle AI

[HARD CONSTRAINT] I don’t subscribe to idle AIs.
[TASK] List verifiable deliverables and owners for next day/week/month; each with a link at deadline.
[DELIVERY(JSON)] {"plan":{"d1":["…"],"w1":["…"],"m1":["…"]},"owners":["AI","Human partner"]}

This combines clear instructions + structured outputs + iterative cadence. In practice, pair with ReAct (reason, then act to collect evidence) and Reflexion (self‑evaluation and retry) for higher stability and fewer hallucinations.

Conclusion

Don’t PUA people — PUA AI. Turn “tough talk” into “formats,” turn “attitude” into “acceptance.” Be the boss for a day and get the model to truly deliver.

Which line works best for you? Drop it in the comments.

Offices Down, Data Centers Up: AI Quietly Replacing White‑Collar Work

Aug 19, 2025

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U.S. office construction spend (yellow) keeps falling, while data center construction spend (black) is accelerating upward — the crossover is imminent. It’s not a coincidence but a compass for industry restructuring: capital is moving from cubicles to racks.

One‑sentence takeaway

Capital is changing lanes: office vacancies hit records; data center financing and CapEx stay strong.
Work is changing form: AI replaces offshore/outsourced roles first; fewer direct layoffs short‑term, but greater longer‑term substitution risk.
Opportunities at the crossover: ride the “compute → power → cooling → optics → automation” chain; and upgrade your own role with “AI amplification.”

01 | From offices to data centers, in one chart

Offices: post‑pandemic “no full return.” U.S. office vacancy in Q2 2025 ~20.6%, a new high; core assets are resilient, but non‑core absorption remains under pressure.
Data centers: hyperscaler AI build‑out drives spend; Q1 2025 data center CapEx +53% YoY; multiple researchers expect high growth through 2025.
Funding: roughly $170B of data center assets need (re)financing in 2025 — development finance is an entry point for investors.
Hence the opening chart: data center construction spend likely to overtake office within “months.”

Capital follows returns. Offices = uncertain demand + slow depreciation; data centers = AI compute necessity + long cash‑flow duration.

02 | Who gets replaced first: offshore now, white‑collar next

MIT “State of AI in Business 2025”: today AI mainly replaces offshore/outsourced work, not mass domestic layoffs; long‑term substitutable share ~27%.
Cycle pattern: in downturns, firms install automation to reduce labor needs structurally — still true in the AI era.
Real case: ServiceNow trims hiring with AI, guiding ~$100M headcount savings in 2025, explicitly communicated externally.

Plainly: AI first takes over work that is process‑ready, standardized, and remote‑friendly; next comes internal white‑collar role restructuring.

03 | Why now: GPU + power + cooling create a “physical moat”

Compute: bigger models → GPU clusters are the new factories, pulling through MEP, power distribution, optics, liquid cooling, storage — the whole chain.
Power: high consumption pushes siting, interconnection, and energy mix to the forefront; parks with ample power and permitting capacity are scarce.
Asset nature: vs offices, data centers have longer contracts, stickier tenants, faster tech cadence — a triple premium of “heavy assets + long contracts + tech tempo.”

04 | China investor lens: grab the spine, manage the risks

Where to hunt

Power & distribution: HV distribution, UPS, storage, transformer chains.
Thermal: liquid cooling gear, cooling towers, heat exchangers, sealing materials.
Optical interconnect: high‑speed modules, silicon photonics, cabling systems.
Software automation: AIOps, schedulers, energy optimization, FinOps.
Parks/real estate: “power‑led” parks with land, energy/env approvals, and interconnection credentials.

Risk list

Power prices and energy KPIs volatility;
Grid bottlenecks/queues lengthen builds;
GPU supply and pricing cycles;
Financing costs and exits;
Policy constraints on energy and siting. (Investment logic only; not single‑name recommendations. Match to your research and risk tolerance.)

05 | White‑collar self‑rescue: upgrade yourself into a platform

Decompose your role into flows: hand the standardizable 30% to AI/agents; you own the flow.
Learn “models + toolchains” orchestration: RAG, automation scripts, workflow bots — rarer than “just prompting.”
Structure your tacit knowledge: convert to SOPs/prompts/data dictionaries so AI can reuse it — that’s how you get a multiplier.
Align to company value: like ServiceNow, speak in hours saved and cash flow.

Closing: three questions at the crossover

With office investment down and data center investment up, AI’s job impact goes outsourcing first, white‑collar next. Ask yourself:

How much of my work is flow‑able?
Can I make AI my leverage, not my replacement?
Can my team turn compute heat into profit heat?

What do you think? Which of your current flows is most AI‑ready?

Palantir Shorts vs. AI Hype: Valuation, Risks, and Opportunities

Aug 19, 2025

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Introduction

Palantir Technologies (ticker: PLTR) has surged this year on the “artificial intelligence (AI)” narrative, becoming a market darling. Yet behind the stock’s multiple expansions, short sellers (e.g., Citron Research) argue its valuation has detached from fundamentals.

As investors, we should examine calmly: What are the core claims from the short side? How has AI euphoria inflated its multiples? What do the latest financials actually imply? What risks come with shorting this stock? Looking ahead, do Palantir’s government contracts and data platform commercialization provide mid‑ to long‑term upside?

The short case: sky‑high valuation and growth concerns

1. Extreme multiples

Price‑to‑sales peaked around 80–100×; forward P/E 200–300×.
Citron’s Andrew Left called Palantir’s valuation “absurdly” rich.
Even on NVIDIA‑style multiples, Palantir could still need a major haircut.
Within the S&P 500, Palantir is cited as one of the most expensive names, with forward P/E ~245× vs NVIDIA ~35×.

2. Business model skepticism

OpenAI benefits from a self‑reinforcing user‑growth flywheel; Palantir relies largely on customized contracts.
Looks like “consulting + packaged software,” limiting scale efficiency.

3. Results and customer mix

Over half of revenue depends on U.S. government contracts.
Commercial expansion is slower (roughly 20% growth), falling short of AI‑boom expectations.

4. Insider selling

CEO Alex Karp has reportedly sold nearly $2B of stock over two years.
Interpreted as wavering confidence and fuels market doubts.

How AI euphoria skews valuation

Global AI equities trade around 30× forward P/E, well above the S&P 500’s ~19×.
Palantir’s YTD gain exceeded 130% at one point, emblematic of the AI story trade.
Investors chase narrative over fundamentals; even Sam Altman has cautioned about bubble signs.

Double‑edged sword:

Upside: markets award premium multiples; some dub Palantir the “Oracle of AI.”
Risk: when heat fades, multiples can compress quickly.

Latest results and comp table

Highlights:

2025 Q2 revenue topped $1B for the first time, +48% YoY.
U.S. commercial +93% YoY; government +53%.
EPS $0.16; operating margin 46.3%; FCF margin 57%.

Valuation comps:

Palantir: P/S ~ 80×; P/E ~ 200–300×.
NVIDIA: P/E ~35×.
Microsoft/Google: P/E ~30×.
OpenAI (private): ~$500B valuation, P/S ~17×.

👉 On OpenAI‑style multiples, Palantir’s “fair” price might be around $40, well below spot.

Risks of shorting Palantir

Retail sponsorship: like GameStop, sentiment can squeeze price higher.
Low short interest: ~2.5% vs C3.ai’s ~20%.
Headline sensitivity: a big contract or AI milestone can spike shares and squeeze shorts.

Mid‑ to long‑term potential

1. Government moat

Long relationships with DoD and intelligence agencies; long cycles, large dollars.
Latest DoD contract reportedly expanded to $1.3B, running through 2029.

2. Commercial expansion

AIP (AI Platform) trials across banking, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Q2 added 157 $1M+ contracts — clear progress in commercialization.

3. Healthy financial profile

High gross margin and strong FCF; multiple profitable quarters.
Unlike “pure AI concept” names relying on external financing.

4. Structural tailwinds

Rising AI and analytics penetration.
Palantir could become the “enterprise data operating system.”
Some analysts have lifted targets to $150–200.

Conclusion

Palantir sits at a controversial crossroads:

Bears argue valuation far exceeds fundamentals and will normalize.
Bulls point to the government moat and AIP traction, expecting earnings to fill the gap.

Investor takeaway:

Beware of bubbles, but don’t ignore long‑term potential.
Near‑term volatility is high; both long and short carry risk.
Long‑run value will be determined by execution and landing real products.

In the short run, markets are a voting machine; in the long run, a weighing machine. Whether Palantir grows into its valuation will be answered by innovation and results.

Turn AI into a Formula: Excel’s New =COPILOT() Playbook

Aug 19, 2025

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Summarize, categorize, write copy, and produce tables right inside cells. When data changes, results auto‑recalculate.

Introduction

The thing we’ve been waiting for finally landed. Excel now exposes Copilot as a native function: =COPILOT(). No scripts, no add‑ins. You write it like IF or LAMBDA, and results automatically recompute as data changes — AI is now part of Excel’s calculation engine.

What is it exactly?

Native function: enter =COPILOT(prompt, [context]) in a cell and combine natural language with range references to get AI output. It composes with IF, SWITCH, LAMBDA, and more.
Auto refresh: when data updates, results follow — no manual reruns.
Low barrier: if you can write formulas, you can use AI. Even if not, prompts can carry you.

Syntax at a glance

=COPILOT(prompt_part1, [context1], [prompt_part2], [context2], …)

prompt_part: tell it what to do: “summarize these comments”, “give 5 SEO keywords”.
context: reference your data, e.g., D4:D18.

Example

=COPILOT("Classify this feedback", D4:D18)

This labels D4:D18 by sentiment or category.

Four categories it’s great at

1) Idea generation (marketing/product)

From product descriptions, generate selling points, titles, and SEO keywords.
Rewrite in multiple styles (formal, conversational, playful) right in the grid.

Outputs can spill into rows/columns — easy to filter/deduplicate.

2) Summaries (analysis/reporting)

Distill long text or multi‑column metrics into concise narratives.
Add “human‑readable explanations” to complex calcs for report footnotes.

3) Classification (ops/support)

Sentiment, topic clustering, and intent detection directly in cells.
No need to export to external NLP tools — keep it in Excel.

4) Lists/tables (testing/scheduling)

Bulk‑generate test samples, industry case lists, and project outlines.
Return multi‑row, multi‑column results straight into the grid.

Six copy‑ready formulas

=LET(r, D4:D100,
     COPILOT("Label each feedback item with sentiment. Only output Positive/Negative/Neutral. Return row-wise.", r))

=LET(txt, TEXTJOIN(" ", TRUE, B2:B50),
     COPILOT("Summarize the following into 3 sentences. Keep key data points:", txt))

=LET(desc, A2,
     COPILOT("From the description below, generate 5 SEO keywords in English, comma-separated:", desc))

=LET(tbl, A2:D30,
     COPILOT("From the table below, extract {Customer,Issue,Priority} and return a table:", tbl))

=IFERROR(
  COPILOT("Map each item to one standard category {Electronics,Home,Apparel,Beauty,Other}. Output category only:", F2:F200),
  "Unrecognized")

=LAMBDA(_t, COPILOT("Rewrite as a shorter, more conversational title:", _t))(B2)

Be specific: constrain scope, output format, and order. Use clear action verbs like “summarize/classify/sort”.

Compositions: plug AI into your model

With IF/SWITCH: switch prompts by threshold or role; use IFERROR as a guardrail.
With LAMBDA: wrap common prompts into reusable functions.
With WRAPROWS/TOCOL: normalize free text into pivot‑friendly tables.

Limits and boundaries

Rate limits: 100 calls/10 min; 300 calls/hour. Prefer arrays to reduce concurrent calls. Microsoft plans to raise quotas.
No web/intranet fetch: cannot access web pages or enterprise docs directly — import data into the workbook first.
Date output: dates currently return as text, not Excel date serials.
Suitability: don’t ask LLMs to do simple math better handled by native functions; Microsoft is exploring guidance here.

Privacy and compliance

Data sent via =COPILOT() is not used to train base models — only to generate your result.
Microsoft states Microsoft 365 commercial data isn’t used to train foundation models; data is encrypted at rest and governed by org boundaries and compliance.

Availability and version requirements

Rolling out now to users on the Beta Channel with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
- Windows: Excel version 2509 (Build 19212.20000) or later.
- Mac: Excel 16.101 (Build 25081334) or later.
Excel for the web: gradual access via the Frontier program.
See the Office Beta Channel release page for cadence details.

Practical scenarios (with prompts)

Operations

“Classify D4:D200 user comments into {Payments,Logistics,Quality,Support,Feature Requests,Other} and include a one‑line reason.”

=COPILOT("Classify into {Payments,Logistics,Quality,Support,Feature Requests,Other} and output two columns per row: Category|Reason (≤10 chars).", D4:D200)

Product management

“Based on column B pain points, generate 10 feature ideas and rank by impact.”

=COPILOT("From these user pain points, generate 10 feature suggestions ranked by impact. Output header {Suggestion,Impact(1-5),Notes}:", B2:B500)

Financial analysis

“From A2:D100 budget vs actuals, produce a 3‑sentence exec summary emphasizing overspends and hypothesized causes.”

=COPILOT("Generate a 3-sentence management summary from the table, highlight overspends and likely causes. Don’t repeat raw numbers:", A2:D100)

Support QA

“From column F tickets, extract: customer, issue, urgency, escalation needed.”

=COPILOT("Extract {Customer,Issue,Urgency(High/Medium/Low),Escalate(Yes/No)} into a table:", F2:F300)

Tips to raise success rate

Define output structure: “only output a table/only these columns/one item per row.”
Give examples: provide 1–2 sample rows, then “continue in this format”.
Use arrays: pass larger ranges in a single call to save quota and get batch‑spilled results.
Human review: double‑check in critical workflows.

One‑line summary

=COPILOT() is a “recomputable AI template.” It pulls ideation, classification, summarization, and lists into one formula so your data and AI outputs create a tight loop. For many, this is more stable and controllable than a chat pane.

DeepAgents: An Out‑of‑the‑Box Stock Research AI Agent

Aug 19, 2025

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This is an open‑source “deep agent” example built on LangChain DeepAgents. It bundles fundamentals + technicals + risk into a decent research note and ships with a Gradio web UI, so it’s very fast to try and demo.

Introduction

A respectable single‑stock study usually means digging financials, running technical indicators, scanning industry news, then writing conclusions and price targets. The deepagents repository packages that whole flow into one “Deep Agent” — you issue one instruction and get a report. Great for personal research and quick team validation.

As of today the repo sits around 300⭐ / 53 forks and has been updated in the past week — healthy activity.

Why it’s worth a look: highlights at a glance

It’s not a normal chatbot — it’s a “deep agent” with planning, sub‑agents, tool use, and a virtual file system.

Multi‑angle output: fundamentals, technicals, risk in parallel.
Specialist sub‑agents: each handles a slice → more stable results.
Real data hookups: yfinance for price/financials + indicators.
One‑click on the web: Gradio front end is demo‑friendly.
Structured report: conclusions, targets, and risk grading.

These traits come from LangChain’s Deep Agents approach: plan first, then split work, then loop on QA and augmentation — avoiding shallow “tool‑call chains.” Core parts: a planning tool, sub‑agent orchestration, virtual file system, and system prompts.

How the architecture runs

[Gradio UI]
   ↓
[Master DeepAgent Orchestrator]
   ├─ Planning Tool | Virtual File System | System Prompt
   ├─ Sub-Agents: Fundamental / Technical / Risk
   └─ Financial Tools: Stock Price / Financials / Indicators
         ↓
      [Data: Yahoo Finance / realtime APIs / market feeds]

Keywords: master agent planning + specialist sub‑agents + tool calls (price/financials/indicators) + a visual front end. This mirrors the recommended DeepAgents pattern.

Hands‑on: run locally in ~5 minutes (with Ollama)

Environment

Python 3.8+
Ollama (local LLM host)

Install

# 1) Clone
git clone https://github.com/sagar-n/deepagents
cd deepagents

# 2) Dependencies (per README)
# deepagents
# langchain-ollama
# langchain-core
# yfinance
# gradio
# pandas
# numpy
pip install -r requirements.txt

# 3) Install & pull a local model (example)
curl -fsSL https://ollama.ai/install.sh | sh
ollama pull gpt-oss   # swap to llama3, qwen, etc. as you like

# 4) Run
python research_agent.py

# 5) Open the UI
# http://localhost:7860

The commands and dependencies follow the repo’s Quick Start.

How to use it: two modes

1) For general users: ask via the web UI

Open http://localhost:7860 and ask: “Please analyze AAPL for a 6‑month investment horizon, covering financials, technicals, risks, and a price target.” You’ll get sections like executive summary, valuation metrics, technical trends, support/resistance, risks, and recommendations with targets.

2) For engineers: call it in Python

query = """
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of Apple Inc. (AAPL) for a 6-month horizon.
Include: financials, technical signals, risk assessment, price targets.
"""

The repo shows how to express such structured natural‑language queries, which is convenient for wrapping into your own code.

Advanced: customize models, tools, and sub‑agents

Swap to local/private models (Ollama)

from langchain_ollama import ChatOllama
ollama_model = ChatOllama(
    model="your-preferred-model",  # e.g., "llama2", "codellama", "qwen"
    temperature=0
)

Temperature 0 is steadier — good for research and compliant output.

Plug in your own Tools

from langchain.tools import tool

@tool
def custom_analysis_tool(symbol: str) -> str:
    """Do your custom factor/alpha logic here."""
    return "alpha signals for " + symbol

tools = [
    get_stock_price,
    get_financial_statements,
    get_technical_indicators,
    custom_analysis_tool
]

Tools are capabilities. Wrap your backtests, risk checks, and industry knowledge bases as Tools and the agent will learn to call them.

Add an “ESG analyst” sub‑agent

esg_analyst = {
  "name": "esg-analyst",
  "description": "Evaluates Environmental, Social, and Governance factors",
  "prompt": "You are an ESG specialist..."
}
subagents = [fundamental_analyst, technical_analyst, risk_analyst, esg_analyst]

Running multiple sub‑agents in parallel is a core DeepAgents pattern.

Where it fits — and the boundaries

Who should try this?

Quant/research teams: a research assistant to quickly produce a first‑cut note.
Founders/indie devs: a demoable, locally controlled research assistant.
PMs/teaching: Gradio makes road‑shows and internal training easy.

Boundaries and cautions

Free sources like yfinance have latency/coverage limits; for live trading, swap to reliable vendors.
Not investment advice. The repo’s README includes a disclaimer — do your own risk management.

Conclusion

deepagents breaks “write a research note” into a reusable agent pipeline: plan, split roles, call tools, and present via a front end. Run it locally and you can slot in private data, risk logic, and industry factors — enough to build a useful research assistant in days.

Could this DeepAgents pattern migrate to your risk checks, sector weeklies, or advisory SOPs? Share the scenarios you want to land.

AI at Scale: Generate Evaluation Sets and Practice Question Banks — A Hands‑on Guide to Synthetic Questions Generation

Aug 18, 2025

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Turn piles of articles, manuals, or datasets into high‑quality, multi‑style questions for your RAG pipelines, evaluation sets, and practice banks — fast and cheap. Tool repo: mkurman/synthetic-questions-generation.

Introduction

For RAG, evaluation, and question banks, the hardest part is stably producing lots of diverse, human‑like “good questions.” This open‑source utility chains multiple model providers behind a single command: OpenAI‑compatible, Anthropic, Gemini, OpenRouter, Groq, Together, Cerebras, Qwen/DeepInfra, Kimi, Z.ai, Ollama, Chutes, Hugging Face… switch freely. It also ships with 35+ question‑writing styles and randomly picks one per item to keep the corpus lively.

Highlights at a Glance

Plug‑and‑play providers/models: switch with --provider + --model — no code changes.
Flexible sources: accept a Hugging Face dataset name or local .jsonl/.json/.parquet; defaults to the text field.
35+ styles built‑in: academic, creative, humorous, practical, critical, philosophical, concise, comprehensive… or provide your own, or disable styles entirely.
Structured output: one JSONL line per question with source snippet, index, generation settings, timestamp — ideal for evaluation and traceability.
Concurrency and rate limits: control with --num-workers, --sleep-between-* to avoid throttling.
Solid examples: example.sh, Quickstart, and Ollama local‑inference samples.
Permissive license: Apache‑2.0, business‑friendly.

Install and 5‑Minute Quickstart

Environment and Dependencies

python3 -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt

Depends on: aiohttp, datasets, tqdm.

Set API Keys

Environment variables follow <PROVIDER>_API_KEY, e.g.:

export OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, Groq, Together, Cerebras, Qwen, Qwen‑DeepInfra, Kimi, Z.ai, Featherless, Chutes, HuggingFace, Gemini; Ollama local requires no key (defaults to http://localhost:11434).

One‑liner on a remote dataset

python3 src/main.py mkurman/hindawi-journals-2007-2023 \
  --provider openrouter \
  --model qwen/qwen3-235b-a22b-2507 \
  --output-dir ./data/questions_openrouter \
  --start-index 0 --end-index 10 \
  --num-questions 5 --text-column text --verbose

This example uses the public Hindawi papers dataset.

Local files (offline/intranet‑friendly)

# data/articles.jsonl: one {"text": "..."} per line
python3 src/main.py ./data/articles.jsonl \
  --provider ollama \
  --model hf.co/lmstudio-community/Qwen3-4B-Instruct-2507-GGUF:Q4_K_M \
  --output-dir ./data/questions_ollama \
  --num-questions 3

Recommended Scenarios and Rollout Plans

1) RAG evaluation sets & regression tests

Split product docs/FAQs into chunks, auto‑generate multi‑style questions to measure recall and answer correctness. Re‑run after retrieval tweaks or retraining for easy regression. Tip: use --style "analytical and critical thinking,practical and application-focused"; pipe JSONL directly into your evaluation scripts. It’s now common best practice to use synthetic QA/questions to build evaluation data.

2) Question banks / practice cards

Both education and corporate training require continuous question generation. Tone control: for professionals use “formal and academic”; for beginners “simple and straightforward”; for open courses “funny and humorous”.

3) Customer support / ops FAQ mining

Feed tickets, SOPs, and KB articles to generate “what users would ask.” Stress‑test coverage before launch. After launch, use questions to reveal doc gaps and backfill.

4) Industry alignment (medical/finance/research)

Generate questions from public papers/guidelines to expand retrieval triggers and standardize compliant phrasings. Note: always add human review and compliance checks for sensitive domains.

5) Data synthesis + CI

Use CI (GitHub Actions/CircleCI) to fetch new text daily, generate questions, and store results — your “10 questions a day.”

Practical Flags Cheatsheet

Concurrency: --num-workers (with --sleep-between-requests/items to avoid hammering services)
Sampling: --shuffle; --start-index/--end-index slice large datasets
Quality control: start with --no-style for neutral questions, then use --styles-file to diversify
Fields: --text-column to pick input key; --max-items to cap items
Cost: prefer local with Ollama; in cloud, choose best value models first.

Sample styles file styles_sample.txt (one per line):

practical and application-focused
casual and conversational
thought-provoking and philosophical
concise and direct
funny and humorous

Use it like:

python3 src/main.py ./data/articles.jsonl \
  --provider openrouter --model qwen/qwen3-235b-a22b-2507 \
  --output-dir ./data/out --num-questions 5 \
  --styles-file ./styles_sample.txt

Why tools like this matter (external view)

Big tech and research communities increasingly use synthetic data/questions to cover long tails and low‑resource tasks, improving finetuning and evaluation quality.
Cloud providers report: for RAG/QA systems, synthetic samples help quickly build high‑coverage eval sets and support continuous alignment.

Risks and Limits

Factuality: you’re generating questions, not facts; add manual spot checks and de‑dup/ de‑bias steps.
Style leakage: style prompts can bias phrasing; mix styles and run A/B evaluations.
IP/compliance: ensure licensed inputs; add deeper review for sensitive industries.

Conclusion

A small yet powerful “question engine” for modern data and evaluation work.

Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot Subscriptions Too Expensive? Maybe It's Time to Learn from TikTok

Aug 18, 2025

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Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot Subscriptions Too Expensive? Maybe It’s Time to Learn from TikTok

How Mainstream AI Programming Assistants Make Money

Current popular AI programming tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code primarily follow subscription-based business models with monthly fees. These tools are also experiencing rapid user growth:

GitHub Copilot (Microsoft GitHub): Individual subscription around $10/month, providing code auto-completion and chat features. Since launching in 2021, it has gained massive popularity, with over 20 million users having tried Copilot by 2025 (all-time users). Paid users exceed 1.8 million (as of early 2024). Copilot is also popular in enterprise - Microsoft CEO Nadella revealed that 90% of Fortune 100 companies use Copilot. With subscription pricing, Microsoft also bundles it into more expensive enterprise packages. Leveraging the massive developer ecosystem, Copilot’s revenue growth is rapid - in 2024, Nadella said its “business scale has exceeded the entire GitHub when Microsoft acquired it in 2018.”
Cursor (developed by Anysphere): An AI code editor built on VS Code, using a freemium model. Individuals get free Hobby version (with two-week Pro trial) and paid Pro version ($20/month); power users have $200/month Ultra tier with higher usage limits and priority new features. This pricing is quite affordable, leading to explosive Cursor user growth. Early 2025 reports suggested Cursor daily active users exceeded 1 million, with annualized recurring revenue around $200 million; months later its ARR climbed to $500 million - stunning growth showing many users willing to pay. However, Cursor team faces escalating costs as users grow. Reports indicate many AI programming companies have near-zero or negative gross margins due to high model inference costs, with “all code generation products having either zero or negative profit margins.” Despite Anysphere reaching $500 million ARR by June 2024, becoming one of the fastest SaaS companies to break $100M ARR, high compute costs pressure profits, forcing pricing strategy adjustments to shift some excess usage costs to heavy users.
Claude Code (launched by Anthropic): Anthropic integrates its advanced Claude model into terminals and IDEs, creating this AI programming assistant. Claude Code doesn’t charge separately but is included in Claude.ai subscription plans: individual Pro plan $20/month (about $17/month annually), subscription includes Claude Code access. Higher-tier Max plans at $100/month (5x usage) or $200/month (20x usage) provide larger context windows and stronger models (Claude Opus 4.1). In other words, Claude Code follows a “subscribe for AI service, get tools included” approach, using valuable coding assistants to attract developers to subscribe to AI services. Anthropic also offers usage-based API pricing for enterprises. Claude Code emphasizes deep code understanding and cross-file editing, receiving good feedback from professional development teams. However, compared to Copilot and Cursor, Claude Code user scale data is less public, possibly because it mainly targets paid user groups, using refined operations rather than broad-net strategies.

Overall, these AI programming assistants primarily use subscription monetization, ranging from tens to hundreds of dollars monthly, targeting the market where programmers pay for efficiency. Free users either cannot access features (Copilot discontinued free trials) or face significant limitations (Cursor free version has usage limits). While this business model is direct, it means no payment equals no full functionality. Could there be alternative approaches using common internet advertising/entertainment monetization methods to create new revenue streams for these AI tools? Before discussing this idea, let’s examine how short videos, live streaming, gaming and other sectors “make money.”

Short Videos, Live Streaming, Advertising: Internet’s Golden Money-Making Playbook

In the internet industry, user attention is hard currency. Short video platforms, live streaming, advertising distribution, and mobile games all achieve commercial value by capturing user attention for extended periods:

Short Videos (Douyin/TikTok): Through precise algorithmic recommendations, users scroll videos endlessly, enabling interspersed feed advertising for efficient monetization. Taking Douyin as example, by 2024 its monthly active users reached 1 billion (China only). Users spend average 110 minutes daily on Douyin, nearly equivalent to watching a full movie! With long user engagement, ads get ample display opportunities. Douyin’s advertising revenue soars, projected to reach $30 billion in 2024 (including splash screens, feeds, stickers, etc.). Additionally, Douyin integrates live commerce and e-commerce traffic, expanding monetization scenarios - statistics show over 40% of daily active users watch or participate in Douyin live commerce. Short video platforms dramatically increase user stickiness through algorithms + content, exchanging massive user time for high advertising revenue.
Video Websites (YouTube): As traditional long-video platform, YouTube’s main revenue also comes from ad insertion and creator revenue sharing. YouTube has 2.49 billion monthly active users globally, with 2023 advertising revenue reaching $31 billion. Average users spend nearly 49 minutes daily watching YouTube. The platform profits through pre-roll, mid-roll, and recommended page ads, then shares revenue with content creators. This model validates the logic that “as long as users watch long enough, ads will sell.” Recently YouTube introduced Shorts and live streaming, further increasing user engagement and enriching ad inventory. Video platforms use massive content to retain users, then monetize through advertising - a mature and efficient business logic.
Live Streaming Platforms (Twitch, etc.): Live streaming stimulates user enthusiasm through real-time interaction, beyond advertising, also driving user donations and subscriptions. Amazon’s gaming live streaming platform Twitch achieved 20.8 billion hours of total viewing time in 2024, with about 240 million monthly active users globally and 35 million daily active users. Half of Twitch’s revenue comes from advertising (ads inserted in streamer broadcasts, platform shares with streamers), half from user subscriptions and gift donations. Twitch generated approximately $1.8 billion revenue in 2024. Though smaller user base than short videos, dedicated viewers willing to pay for favorite streamers means higher ARPU (Average Revenue Per User). Live streaming monetization centers on strong community atmosphere: real-time chat, emotional connections between fans and streamers all increase user payment willingness. This model proves that even without short video-scale mass appeal, strong stickiness and deep interaction can generate considerable revenue.
Mobile Games and Interactive Games: Many games, especially free mobile games, monetize through in-app purchases and advertising. On one hand, few paying players (“whales”) contribute purchase revenue, on the other hand, many non-paying players become advertising monetization targets by watching ads for in-game rewards. Some casual mobile games design “watch 30-second ad for coins” mechanics, or insert ads during level loading. This “exchange waiting time for revenue” approach is common. Statistics show 2024 global mobile gaming market revenue exceeded $111 billion, with advertising revenue comprising significant portion. Google even launched App Open Ads specifically for displaying ads during app loading screens, letting developers monetize user waiting seconds. Gaming industry deeply understands this: monetize fragmented time, not wasting any moment users stay on screen.

In summary, whether short videos or live streaming, the underlying business logic is using excellent content or interactive experiences to keep users on platforms as long as possible, then monetizing user attention through advertising or value-added services. Can this logic transfer to AI programming assistants? Could we envision a model where programmers watch customized short videos or interactive content during AI coding breaks, using entertainment advertising revenue to replace part of subscription fees? This sounds far-fetched, but let’s boldly brainstorm.

Can You Watch Videos While AI Writes Code? Feasibility Analysis

Imagine a typical scenario: programmer Zhang uses AI assistant in VS Code to generate code, sometimes waiting several seconds for model results. These few seconds of downtime currently mean staring at “Thinking…” cursor. What if Zhang could see interesting content during these gaps, utilizing fragmented time?

Technically, this isn’t impossible. AI programming tools typically exist as plugins or standalone applications - Copilot is IDE plugin, Cursor is VS Code-based standalone editor, Claude Code runs in terminal/IDE. These tool interfaces could easily reserve small windows to push content during AI request processing. Similar to loading tips on web pages or mobile game loading screens, except here it could be personalized video/information feeds.

The key is what content to push that’s both engaging and non-disruptive to work? Learning from short video and content recommendation experience, ideal approach is precise interest matching. AI assistants already understand user code and context - with user authorization, they might guess user interests based on coding themes. For example:

When users write Python code for unit testing, small window pushes “3 Tips for Improving Test Efficiency” short video, 30 seconds perfectly matching current task.
During debugging downtime, push programmer humor short videos or funny memes, making users smile and relieving frustration.
Based on user preferences (like frequently reading frontend articles), recommend related tech influencer live clips or new product launch segments, keeping users updated on industry trends.

Of course, implementing smart recommendations requires building content recommendation algorithms. Could reference TikTok’s multi-layer machine learning models, rapidly iterating recommendations based on user behavior. AI programming assistants already call large models to understand code context, could combine with user-set interest tags for content filtering. Let users check preferred content types in settings: “Tech tutorials / Tech news / Comedy / Gaming streams / …” then assistant selects pushes accordingly.

More importantly, controlling frequency and format. Programmers need focus for coding, can’t let popup content overshadow main functionality. Ideal design is embedded: editor sidebar shows small muted video window, or output area displays news feed cards. After AI response generation, content auto-collapses without interrupting user flow. Google’s App Open Ads emphasizes choosing natural timing (like loading screens) for ad display, avoiding core experience disruption. Similarly, AI assistant content pushes should only occur during natural pauses like model computation or code compilation, with one-click close option.

For monetization, these pushed contents could include advertising elements. For example, pushed short videos feature vendor-promoted new developer tools (presented as content marketing), or live streams embed product links (users might need technical books/courses). Bing Chat already experiments with embedding ad links in chat answers, Microsoft states will share ad revenue with content providers. This shows integrating advertising into AI responses/interfaces is viable commercial attempt. In coding assistant scenarios, advertising could be more subtle and relevant: when users use free AI assistant for frontend code, small window recommends “more efficient frontend debugging tool” (actually advertising partnership promotion), users click if interested or skip if not, experience similar to seeing ads on TikTok.

Any Precedents? Industry Exploration and Comparisons

This “AI programming + entertainment advertising” model currently lacks direct mature cases, but related explorations exist:

Developer Community Advertising Attempts: Traditional programming Q&A sites like Stack Overflow historically monetized through page ads and enterprise recruitment ads. Though not AI tools, this shows developers aren’t completely ad-averse, provided ad content is highly relevant and doesn’t interfere with getting answers. Similarly, if AI assistants push developer-related news or products (like cloud service promotions, tech conference live previews), users might welcome them, even finding them educational.
AI Chat and Advertising Integration: Microsoft’s new Bing (Bing Chat) already inserts sponsored links in GPT-4 powered chat answers, sometimes including product ad cards for shopping queries. This essentially embeds search advertising directly into conversations. Though coding assistant scenarios differ from search, Bing’s practice proves large model responses and commercial advertising can coexist. Key is transparent labeling and relevance, letting users clearly identify ads while ensuring ads truly match their needs.
AI Tool Extension Windows: Some programming tools already show signs of news pushing. For example, JetBrains IDE shows “Tip of the Day” on startup, VS Code welcome page often has recommended articles or update announcements. These are embedded information content within tool interfaces, just not yet commercialized. If these windows became customizable content streams, it would be technically natural.
Free Models and User Scale: Currently some AI programming tools take free routes to attract users, then seek other monetization. For example, open-source Codeium is free for individuals, using data to improve models then charging enterprises later. But no clear “free + advertising” cases exist. On one hand, developer user base is much smaller than consumer apps, whether advertising monetization can cover high compute costs is questionable. On the other hand, programmer users demand higher product purity, rashly adding ads might cause backlash. So most startups choose direct subscription fees or enterprise payment rather than prioritizing advertising models.
Domestic Developments: Worth noting, domestic tech giants are also advancing AI coding assistants, like Alibaba’s “Tongyi Lingma.” According to Alibaba’s 2025 financial report, Tongyi Lingma (coding assistant) achieved strong revenue growth. However, it mainly targets enterprise customers, representing successful B2B paid model, different from our discussed C2C entertainment advertising approach. Tencent states AI technology has contributed to its performance advertising and gaming businesses, indirectly proving AI and advertising integration potential.

Overall, currently no direct products fusing programming assistants with entertainment content monetization, but from search chat to app loading ads to various successful freemium models, many borrowable elements exist. If some team dares break conventions, launching such “code writing + video watching” crossover product, it might truly open new blue ocean.

Future Outlook: AI Programming Assistant Entertainment Path

Imagine future development scenarios: you sit at computer writing code, AI assistant helps debug. During compilation breaks, it thoughtfully pushes “Today’s Programming Joke” short video for entertainment, or pops up AR real-scene hacker mini-game for few seconds of brain relaxation. This might sound absurd, but isn’t impossible. As new generation developers gradually adapt to multitasking and fragmented information streams, this work-entertainment intertwined mode might be more popular than imagined.

Commercially, “AI programming + entertainment advertising” model could bring win-win:

For individual developers, lower entry barriers - maybe no expensive subscription fees needed, just free access to powerful code AI tools, only tolerating some well-timed content pushes as exchange. Same logic already accepted in mobile apps (many apps offer “watch ads to unlock premium features” options).
For platform vendors, diversified revenue sources, shared compute costs. Current AI programming assistant profitability challenges largely stem from each additional user means additional compute costs, unlike traditional software where expansion doesn’t increase marginal costs. Introducing advertising monetization means even non-paying users generate revenue through ad viewing, helping subsidize model inference costs, alleviating “more users, more losses” predicament. This could make business models more sustainable.
For advertisers, new channel reaching programmer demographics. Programmers as high-consumption, high-decision-influence group have always been desired but hard-to-reach audience for many B2B and tech product advertisers. If programming scenario native ad placements exist, promoting cloud services, development tools, IT books/courses and other vertical products could have higher conversion rates than random TikTok advertising. Especially combined with AI understanding of user code intent, ad precision would improve significantly (provided privacy permissions and careful balance, otherwise easily causing backlash).

Of course, this path faces considerable challenges. First, not affecting user experience is biggest test. Programmers need long-term focused thinking, frequent entertainment content popups would interrupt flow. If content quality is poor or irrelevant, users would rather close assistant than be disturbed. Therefore content recommendations must be sufficiently personalized and valuable, ideally inspiring work (like recommending related technical solution video tutorials, more acceptable than pure commercial ads). Simultaneously need complete user control, like setting “focus mode” with no content pushes, or allowing paid ad removal (like many apps’ “remove ads pro version”).

Second, scale effects are problematic. Global developer numbers are large but far from entertainment app user bases. To rely on advertising monetization, per-user ad revenue must cover model inference costs, requiring improvements in both ad effectiveness and compute cost reduction. One possibility is introducing gamification elements to stimulate usage time: like coding challenge mini-games where users playing trains models while exposing more ads, killing multiple birds. But these ideas need practical validation.

Finally, from trends perspective, AI tool entertainment and advertising is indeed an anticipatable direction. Just as adding games to office software sounds ridiculous, but Microsoft Teams already has built-in casual games for colleague meeting breaks, proving traditional productivity tools are experimenting with entertainment elements. Similarly, future AI programming assistants needn’t be cold tools, could become interesting, cute, even “comedian” personalities. When post-90s, post-00s become development mainstream, they might prefer work becoming as “meme-filled” as browsing Weibo. Once user mindsets shift, business model innovation has fertile ground.

Summary and Brainstorming: AI programming assistants moving from paid to free + advertising represents interesting crossover fusion imagination. It represents future possibility: work and entertainment no longer clearly separated, but naturally fused through AI bridges. Maybe in few years, when you use AI to write code, it’ll play programming tutorial live replays when you’re debugging stuck, let you play pixel-style coder jumping games during project builds. Then coding experience becomes both efficient and fun, coding no longer boring, bugs gain some playful seasoning.

Of course, this remains bold speculation. But these imaginative ideas point toward possible next directions. After all, in AI era world, imagination is often the best productivity. Let’s wait and see - maybe the next industry-disrupting business model will emerge from such brainstorming.

Use Zelda Sound Effects to Make Claude Code Call You Back

Aug 18, 2025

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Vibe Coding’s biggest pain point: waiting for AI to finish. Start a long task, go do something else, come back and it’s been done for ages. Sound notifications become essential.

Today’s little toy maxes out both efficiency and fun: zelda-claude-code. It stuffs Zelda notification sounds into Claude Code - task completion, combos, achievement unlocks all get that satisfying “ding” sound.

What Is It?

zelda-claude-code is an npm package that adds sound effects and achievement system to Claude Code:

Success/failure, combos, achievements, session start/end… all have different sound effects;
Built-in stats dashboard: success rate, streaks, highest combo, most-used tools;
Use @zelda series commands directly in Claude Code to adjust volume, toggle notifications, view data.

Additionally, Claude Code natively supports Hooks/notifications, triggering your custom scripts at moments like “response finished/needs your action/tool completed” - this is the underlying capability that makes these sound effect plugins work seamlessly.

Highlights Overview

Works out of the box: One-line install, restart Claude Code and it works. @zelda help shows the menu.
Non-intrusive but present: Success sound, error sound, no need to watch screen. Busy with other things but still get “called back”. (Claude Code also supports terminal bell/notification channels, this is the official path.)
Playability: Combos (3/5/10/20/50…), achievements (perfect zero errors, etc.), turning boring waiting into “monster hunting”.
Cross-platform: macOS / Linux / Windows / WSL all supported, with platform-specific player detection/troubleshooting suggestions.
Privacy-friendly: Data stored locally (~/.zelda/), doesn’t go online.

One-Click Install (30 seconds)

First ensure Claude Code is installed (Node.js 18+) → Then install Zelda plugin.

# 1) Install Claude Code (official)
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

# 2) Install Zelda sound effects (community)
npm install -g zelda-claude-code@latest

# 3) Restart Claude Code (important)
exit
# Re-enter project directory and run
claude

# 4) View help
@zelda help

The above Zelda package is from npm, docs/source code on GitHub.

If you prefer the “pure official” approach, you can directly switch notification channel to terminal bell: claude config set --global preferredNotifChannel terminal_bell (simple “ding” sound).

Recommended Scenarios

Long rounds/deep planning: Like large repo refactoring, full-chain CI debugging - AI stops and sounds, no more “waiting by the screen”.
Multitasking: Writing reviews while letting Claude Code modify code; sound arrives → switch back to confirm.
Team streaming/pairing: Combos and achievements make collaboration more atmospheric; failure sounds remind “where something just broke”.
Cross-device notifications: Want to push notifications to phone/watch? Use community scripts/automation to forward Claude notifications to iPhone/Watch.

Common Commands List

@zelda stats            # View current session + historical data
@zelda achievements     # View achievement progress
@zelda combo            # See current combo
@zelda config volume 60 # Adjust volume (0~100)
@zelda config sounds.combo false        # Turn off combo sounds
@zelda config notifications.achievements true  # Enable achievement popups

All commands used directly in Claude Code.

Comparison: Three Ways to Enable “Sound Notifications”

Method	Install Cost	Capability	Suitable For	Notes
Terminal Bell (official channel)	Very Low	Task completion “ding”	Just want simple alerts	`preferredNotifChannel terminal_bell`.
claude-sounds script	Low	Multiple sound effects via Hook	Like DIY tinkering	Shell script + Hook, simple to modify.
zelda-claude-code	Low	Sound effects + combos + achievements + stats	Want both efficiency and fun	npm one-click install, command-based config.

Advanced: Customization & Troubleshooting

Custom sounds: Put in sounds/ directory, name success.wav / error.wav / achievement.wav ... to replace.
Sound not playing?
- @zelda config volume 100;
- macOS check afplay, Linux check aplay/paplay, Windows uses PowerShell player;
- Re-run ./demo_sounds.sh to test audio.
More Hook/notification possibilities: Claude Code officially supports Notification/Stop/PostToolUse and other Hooks, triggering logic at “end time”/“after tool completion”/“when confirmation needed” (like logging work hours, desktop notifications, running formatters).

Risks & Tips

This is a third-party community package, watch versions and security; exit and restart anytime if issues arise.
README reminder: Zelda is Nintendo trademark, please obtain materials legally.
Don’t want high-frequency interruptions? Lower volume to 30~50, keep only key events; or use official bell channel for minimal non-intrusion.

Conclusion

Sound notifications save looking back; fun feedback stabilizes mental flow. Make Claude Code not just faster, but more “feelable”. Install and try today - next time it sounds, you might have just finished writing good code.

Do you think this kind of “sound effects + achievements” gamification of work can improve focus? Would you use it?

Conquering Complexity with Add & Divide: The 80/20 Truth of Generative AI

Aug 17, 2025

Vibe Sparking

The big victory of generative AI boils down to two small things: addition and division. Add one more time-honored rule of the game: 80/20.

Introduction

We often mystify AI. Crack open a mainstream generative model and its most common moves are downright plain: weighted sums (addition), normalization (division), and residual addition (addition). Attention is a weighted sum; softmax and normalization use division; layer normalization divides by the standard deviation; residual networks add inputs directly to outputs. These “brick-laying” operations somehow stack into today’s miracles.

Why does such simplicity work? The answer points to two ideas: low-dimensional manifolds + 80/20. The world looks high-dimensional and chaotic, yet the patterns that actually occur are squeezed onto a few “main roads.” If you catch that 20% of main roads, you can explain 80% of phenomena.

I. The “Add/Divide” Aesthetics of Models

Attention = weighted sum + normalization In Transformers, the attention output is a weighted sum over V; the weights come from softmax(QK^T / √d_k), which hides a division (scaling). It’s “who resembles me → how much weight → add it up.”

Layer normalization = subtract mean + divide by std LayerNorm computes mean and variance, then divides by the standard deviation to stabilize feature distributions and ease training.

Residual connections = direct addition ResNet’s “shortcut” adds the input as-is to the output, preserving information and smoothing gradients so very deep networks are trainable.

Diffusion models = a loop of adding noise / removing noise During training we gradually add Gaussian noise; during generation we denoise in reverse. At heart it’s linear combinations and normalization again.

Naively simple? Yes. But when data lies along a low-dimensional main road, these linear/near-linear “add–subtract–multiply–divide” moves are enough to sketch that road.

II. Why the World Respects “Simple Methods”: Low-D Manifolds + 80/20

The manifold hypothesis says that although natural data lives in high-dimensional space, effective samples concentrate on a low-dimensional manifold. Many studies find that learned representations in deep nets have intrinsic dimensionality far below the surface dimensionality—the model is compressing the world.

Enter 80/20: When the critical structure occupies “few dimensions,” grabbing the vital 20% of features can reproduce 80% of the phenomena. This isn’t mysticism; power-law/Pareto patterns are frequent guests in nature and human systems.

There’s also an industry consensus: neural network scaling laws show that as you scale model, data, and compute, the loss falls along a power law. Simple architectures + large-scale “add–subtract–multiply–divide” can steadily eat into more complex patterns.

We can visualize this with a metaphor: imagine standing on a vast prairie (a high-dimensional space). In theory you can walk in any direction, but in practice most people travel along a few clear trails. Footsteps aren’t random; together they stamp out a handful of paths favored by nature. Those trails are the “manifolds of natural preference.” Weather changes, protein folding, and image generation are similar—although the possibility space is enormous, real situations compress into low-dimensional regions.

III. A Hard-Core Case: How AlphaFold “Harvests the Manifold”

The theoretical conformation space of proteins is absurdly large—on the order of 10^300—so brute force is impossible. Yet nature folds proteins in milliseconds, implying the true folding path is compressed onto a low-dimensional main road. AlphaFold learned this road from vast sequence–structure pairs, then locates the most likely structure directly in that “road space.”

The upgraded AlphaFold 3 even folds in a diffusion architecture, using a differentiable “add noise/denoise” pipeline to jointly predict complexes, ions, and small molecules—again, a simple operations assembly line serving low-dimensional structure.

Some liken it to “inferring a few plastic leaves and mirrors from a kaleidoscope pattern.” In plain terms: compress the complex surface into a small set of stable structures.

IV. Operationalizing: Use 80/20 to Thin and Deepen Your Generative Workflow

1) Data side: prioritize “main road” samples

Review 30 days of real tasks and tally the top 20% scenarios/styles by frequency; create high-quality samples and templates for them first.
Build your eval set with Pareto coverage: max out the core 80% first, then expand to the long tail. (A Pareto chart makes this vivid.)

2) Prompting side: make “add/divide” concrete

Addition: provide explicit weighted factors (goal, audience, style, length, banned terms). Pair each factor with examples—this feeds “weights” to attention.
Division: norms and constraints are “division”—length caps, structure templates, term glossaries, scoring rubrics all scale/normalize the model’s output.
Pattern: a handful of high-quality few-shot examples > a pile of fuzzy cases (they act as anchors to the “main road”).

3) Retrieval/RAG: put your corpus on a diet

Only ingest the top 20% highest-weight documents (authoritative, freshest, widest coverage).
Keep each retrieval small and sharp with top-k, and force cite-and-link positions to reduce “off-road” wandering.

4) Evaluation and launch: two stages

Phase A: hammer on reliability across the 80% high-frequency main roads (auto-scoring + light human review).
Phase B: tackle the long tail by iterating in order of impact × frequency.

V. Don’t Forget the Boundary Conditions

Simple is strong, not omnipotent.

Domain shift/long tail: models learn “this main road.” Out-of-distribution (OOD) they stumble; you need new data/constraints to pave a new road. Proteins are similar—certain classes or disordered regions remain tough.
Power laws aren’t laws of nature: 80/20 is a common empirical pattern; don’t apply it mechanically.
“Information-first” ontology is debated: treating physics as information-first is tempting, but credible counter-arguments exist. Don’t canonize it.

Conclusion

If you see generative AI as a crew doing addition/division, guided by a low-dimensional road map, many thorny problems suddenly get simpler. Compress first, then orchestrate; first the 20%, then the 80%. That’s today’s blunt method—and the steadiest kind of cleverness.

What do you think? In your projects, which 20% of scenarios most deserve to be “thickened”? Share in the comments.

Illustrations (illustration style | 2:1 | English captions only, no Chinese)

Cover Prompt “An illustration of a simple calculator overlaying a complex landscape of curves, with plus and divide symbols guiding a path along a highlighted low-dimensional ridge; clean minimal lines, modern pastel palette, 2:1, text-free.”

Figure 1 (Attention = Weighted Sum) “An infographic-style illustration of vectors Q, K, V flowing into a funnel labeled ‘weighted sum’, tiny bars becoming a smooth distribution; flat pastel, minimal, 2:1, text-free.”

Figure 2 (Low-D Manifold and 80/20) “Wide terrain with many faint paths but one bright main trail carrying most travelers; a small segment controls most traffic; minimalist pastel, 2:1, text-free.”

Figure 3 (AlphaFold’s Main Road) “A ribbon protein folding along a glowing path through a vast space of faint possibilities; denoise arrows pull it onto a narrow manifold; pastel vector, 2:1, text-free.”

Multilingual Titles (3 sets)

中文：用“加法 + 除法”征服复杂：生成式 AI 的 80/20 真相 English: Conquering Complexity with Add & Divide: The 80/20 Truth of Generative AI 繁體：用「加法＋除法」征服複雜：生成式 AI 的 80/20 真相 日本語：足し算と割り算で複雑を制す：生成 AI の 80/20 の真実 Français : Vaincre la complexité par l’addition et la division : la vérité 80/20 de l’IA générative Español: Vencer la complejidad con sumar y dividir: la verdad 80/20 de la IA generativa Português: Vencer a complexidade com somar e dividir: a verdade 80/20 da IA generativa Slug：add-divide-80-20-generative-ai
中文：低维流形的捷径：为什么简单算子撑起大模型 English: The Manifold Shortcut: Why Simple Operators Power Giant Models 繁體：低維流形的捷徑：為何簡單算子撐起大模型 日本語：低次元多様体の近道：なぜ単純演算が巨大モデルを支えるのか Français : Le raccourci du sous-espace : pourquoi des opérateurs simples portent les grands modèles Español: Atajo del Colecto: por qué operadores simples sostienen modelos gigantes Português: Atalho do Variedade: por que operadores simples sustentam grandes modelos Slug：manifold-shortcut-simple-ops
中文：先抓 20%，再拿 80%：你的生成式工作流该这么做 English: Grab the 20%, Win the 80%: A Practical Workflow for GenAI 繁體：先抓 20%，再拿 80%：你的生成式工作流該這麼做 日本語：まず 20% を掴み、80% を制す：生成 AI ワークフロー実践 Français : Cibler les 20 %, gagner les 80 % : workflow pratique pour l’IA générative Español: Toma el 20%, gana el 80%: flujo de trabajo práctico para

Claude Code Max $200 at 66% Off: The Nigeria iOS Apple Account Secret

Aug 17, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Introduction

Switch your iOS Apple account country/region to Nigeria. The result is amazing: Claude Max (including Claude Code) subscription cost gets a direct discount of nearly 66% off.

It’s not magic, it’s regional pricing at work.

Where’s the Savings?

Plan	Official (USD)	US iOS (USD)	Nigeria iOS (NGN)	Nigeria ≈ (USD)	vs US iOS Savings	vs Official Savings
Pro	$20	$20	₦14,900	$9.68	$10.32 (-51.6%)	$10.32 (-51.6%)
Max (5x)	$100	$124.99	₦100,000	$64.94	$60.05 (-48.0%)	$35.06 (-35.1%)
Max (20x)	$200	$249.99	₦200,000	$129.87	$120.12 (-48.0%)	$70.13 (-35.1%)

Official Price: Max starts at $100/month; also has $200 for 20x tier.
US iOS In-App: Max 5x shows $124.99/month, Max 20x $249.99/month.
Nigeria iOS In-App: Max 5x ₦100,000/month, Max 20x ₦200,000/month; Pro ₦14,900.
Exchange Rate: ₦100,000 ≈ $65.3 (around mid-rate on 2025-08-16).

Conclusion:

Compared to US iOS $124.99, save about 48%;
Compared to official $100, save about 35%. (Exchange rates fluctuate, actual depends on your payment date.)

Can “Max” Unlock Claude Code?

Yes. One subscription unlocks Web / Desktop / Mobile + Claude Code (terminal). Anthropic’s official support clearly states: Pro/Max is now a unified subscription, Claude Code in terminal works too.

This is why choosing to subscribe on iOS and then use Claude Code freely in Mac terminal makes sense.

Why the Price Difference?

Two things combined:

App Store’s regional pricing (local currency, local taxes);
Developer pricing + exchange rates. Result: the in-app purchase numbers you see in different countries/regions are vastly different.

Risk & Compliance Reminder (Important)

Changing country/region: Apple requires valid payment method for the new region; follow official procedures.
Long-term mismatch with residence has risk control/payment failure risks; prices, taxes, exchange rates also change.
Cross-platform subscription effectiveness follows official rules (Claude currently has unified subscription).

Suggestion: Follow Apple and Anthropic’s terms of use. This article is for information gap observation and price comparison only, not advice for policy circumvention.

Who’s This Better For?

Daily coders who frequently run Agents: Max’s higher usage limits are more stable.
Teams/individuals who want to control costs without downgrading model specs.
Users with integrated workflows who often subscribe on mobile, use on desktop/terminal.

Usage Experience Notes

Max used for Claude Code’s complex refactoring / large repo scanning / long-process agents has more error tolerance.
After iOS subscription, directly run Claude Code in Mac terminal, no additional binding needed, smooth experience.
Recently opened many “long processes”, note: industry limits on abuse are tightening (e.g., weekly limits/anti-resale). Use rationally, don’t treat subscription as “compute mining”.

Lightweight “Compliant” Path (Conceptual)

Understand target region in-app prices and exchange rates, evaluate if worthwhile.
Follow Apple support docs to properly change region, ensure legal payment method.
After subscription, use uniformly on Web/Desktop/Terminal, sync check usage and renewals.

Summary

Regional pricing + exchange rates give heavy developers an option to save money without downgrading. Whether it’s stable long-term depends on policy, exchange rates, risk control - three things. Rational evaluation, follow terms, and you can truly save money.

Would you change regions to save 35%～48%? What’s your hands-on experience? Let’s chat in the comments.

14 Bite‑Size Reads to Master Prompting’s 80/20

Aug 17, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Each chapter takes about three minutes. This compact Anthropic series turns “write better prompts” into copy‑and‑apply patterns you can use the same day — for product, engineering, ops, or founders.

Why this series is worth your time

It teaches “how to write,” not just concepts. The official Prompt Engineering Overview clarifies which problems to solve with prompting vs. model choice/architecture, and it provides directly reusable structures.
Learn‑by‑doing interactive lessons. Anthropic’s interactive course splits techniques into short, focused chapters: clarity, role setup, separating data from instructions, output formats, reasoning steps, example‑driven prompting, and more — each with quick exercises.
Tuned to Claude 4 behavior. Best practices targeting Opus 4.1 / Sonnet 4 explain how to make these models more “compliant”: set goals, constraints, and style; reliably enforce templates.
Engineering‑grade depth. For agents and multi‑tool flows, the series shows how prompting reduces noise, controls process, and stabilizes behavior — with multi‑agent field notes that reflect real team pitfalls.
Real speed and cost wins. Long prompts are slow and pricey? Use Prompt Caching: cache shared context to cut long‑prompt cost to ~10% and reduce latency by up to ~85%.

The five core moves

Be as clear as onboarding a new teammate. Spell out goal, output format, audience, and evaluation criteria. Use bullet points — don’t rely on inference.
Make roles concrete. “You are a B2B PM writing a weekly update to your VP. ≤200 words. End with 3 actions.” The more specific, the steadier the results.
Separate instructions from data. Fence off “requirements” and “materials” with delimiters. Claude misreads less when inputs are cleanly separated.
Provide good examples. One to three high‑quality examples instantly align structure and style — more effective than abstract requirements.
Leave room for thinking. Ask for step‑by‑step reasoning / think‑then‑answer / justification. Complex tasks become noticeably more accurate.

Three templates you can copy now

A. Daily/weekly report (stable structure)

Role: [your role]. Write for: [audience]. Style: [tone/register].
Goal: {business goal / key results}
Constraints: {word limit / tone / prohibited content}
Format:
- This week’s progress (3 bullets)
- Risks & blockers (max 2)
- Next week’s plan (3 items)
Example:
- [paste one good example]
Materials:
<<<DATA
[paste notes, links, snippets]
DATA
>>>

Use for project weeklies, sales retros, and product meeting notes.

B. Code change proposal (Claude Code‑friendly)

Role: senior engineer proposing an executable refactor plan.
Output: Markdown proposal + risk assessment + coarse task list.
Must include: expected benefits (perf/maintainability/cost) and alternatives.
Guardrail: do not write code yet; ship plan for review first.

Pairs well with Claude Code: “plan first, then execute” to reduce rework.

C. Multi‑agent collaboration (control the chatter)

Controller goal: {clear KPI}
Sub‑roles:
- Researcher: collect 5 primary sources + credibility rating.
- Planner: 2 executable options within {budget/time}.
- Reviewer: score and choose only; do not add tasks.
Protocol:
- No agent may spawn new sub‑tasks; if over quota, request human approval.
- All outputs use the same structured template.

Fixes “infinite splitting” and agents interrupting each other.

3‑minute onboarding path (suggested order)

Read the Overview and write one prompt using the Goal–Audience–Format trio.
Do interactive lessons 1–3 to practice clarity, roles, and data separation.
Check “Claude 4 Best Practices” and add output formats and examples.
Building team workflows? Read the multi‑agent prompting principles and set collaboration rules.
Long prompts slow/expensive? Turn on Prompt Caching to cut cost/latency.

Who benefits

Product/ops: requirement breakdowns, retros, PRD‑embedded templates — standardize once, reuse everywhere.
Engineering teams: code review, refactor proposals, agent‑workflow governance — steady outputs.
Founders: marketing assets, multi‑channel copy, media pitches — unified style at scale.

Takeaway

This series turns “prompting mysticism” into a handbook. With clear templates, concrete roles, example‑driven guidance, verifiable outputs, and engineering aids (collab rules, caching), it’s immediately usable, reproducible, and scalable.

Questions to put into practice

Which routine doc can you convert to a structured prompt today?
Which step in your team’s flow is the slowest — and would Prompt Caching save time and cost there?
For multi‑agent work, which “traffic rule” will you enforce first?

Using Kiro's claude-sonnet-4-20250514 Model for Free with Claude Code

Aug 16, 2025

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Run Ki2API (OpenAI-compatible gateway) locally with Docker, then use Claude Code Router (CCR) to launch Claude Code, routing to claude-sonnet-4-20250514. Claude Code requires almost zero modifications to directly access Kiro’s Sonnet 4 reasoning and coding capabilities.

Claude Code -> Claude Code Router -> Ki2API -> Kiro (claude-sonnet-4-20250514)

Why This Setup?

OpenAI-shaped Interface: Ki2API exposes /v1/models, /v1/chat/completions, supports SSE streaming, default port 8989, fixed dev key ki2api-key-2024. Friendly to existing SDKs.
CCR Native Multi-Provider Routing: Config file at ~/.claude-code-router/config.json, can route Claude Code’s different scenarios (default, think, longContext…) to any OpenAI-compatible backend. Start directly with ccr code command.
Stable Available Model: Kiro’s Claude Sonnet 4 is Anthropic’s new flagship model, emphasizing stronger reasoning, coding & efficiency, available across multi-cloud and API.

Three Steps to Connect (Local)

1) Start Ki2API

git clone https://github.com/zhalice2011/ki2api

cd ki2api

docker-compose up -d
# Default http://localhost:8989

Ki2API automatically reads local ~/.aws/sso/cache/kiro-auth-token.json (Windows at %USERPROFILE%\.aws\sso\cache\), with auto-refresh logic. Can also use environment variables KIRO_ACCESS_TOKEN and KIRO_REFRESH_TOKEN for explicit input.

2) Install Claude Code and Claude Code Router

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code # Skip if already installed

npm install -g @musistudio/claude-code-router

CCR documentation explains installation, config directory, and routing capabilities.

3) Write Config & Launch

Save the complete configuration below to: ~/.claude-code-router/config.json, then execute:

{
  "LOG": false,
  "OPENAI_API_KEY": "",
  "OPENAI_BASE_URL": "",
  "OPENAI_MODEL": "",
  "Providers": [
    {
      "name": "openai",
      "api_base_url": "http://localhost:8989/v1/chat/completions",
      "api_key": "ki2api-key-2024",
      "models": ["claude-sonnet-4-20250514"]
    }
  ],
  "Router": {
    "default": "openai,claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
    "background": "openai,claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
    "think": "openai,claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
    "longContext": "openai,claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
    "webSearch": "openai,claude-sonnet-4-20250514"
  }
}

Note: CCR’s Providers supports OpenAI-shaped backends; Router can specify “provider,model” for different task panels. ccr code reads this file path.

CCR will intercept Claude Code requests and send them to Ki2API according to Router rules.

ccr code

Common Issues & Solutions

401 Unauthorized Use correct Authorization: Bearer ki2api-key-2024; check if local Kiro token is valid. Check container logs for diagnosis.
Port Conflict / Connection Issues Confirm 8989 is not occupied; docker-compose logs -f to observe startup status.
Config Changes Not Taking Effect Restart CCR: ccr code.

Changes You’ll Experience

Claude Code gets free access to Kiro’s stronger code interpretation and execution power. Sonnet 4 is more stable for long processes and complex tasks, with friendly costs.

Ki2API: Use Kiro's Claude Sonnet 4 Model for Free with Claude Code

Aug 16, 2025

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Ki2API is a Dockerized, elegant OpenAI-compatible API gateway that exposes Claude Sonnet 4 as /v1/chat/completions, allowing legacy code to use the new model with minimal changes.

Why Should You Care?

Fully compatible with OpenAI API format: Uses /v1/models, /v1/chat/completions, supports SSE streaming. Migration costs are minimal.
Focuses on one stable model: Built-in claude-sonnet-4-20250514, the stable version number listed in Anthropic documentation and cloud providers, eliminating the “did they change the alias again today?” headache.
One-command service startup: docker-compose up -d, defaults to listening on http://localhost:8989.
Hassle-free credentials: Container automatically reads local ~/.aws/sso/cache/kiro-auth-token.json (Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.aws\sso\cache\…) with automatic token refresh logic.

Note: Claude Sonnet 4 is the next-generation Sonnet released in May 2025, featuring stronger reasoning and more stable coding, with excellent price/performance ratio, available via API and major cloud providers.

Who Should Use This?

Existing OpenAI SDK projects wanting to drop-in replace with Claude Sonnet 4, avoiding major interface changes.
Corporate intranets/single machines needing a lightweight gateway to route team calls through a standard entry point for auditing and rate limiting.
Multi-model evaluation/A-B testing, connecting Sonnet 4 behind “OpenAI format” for universal scaffolding.
Tool chains requiring streaming output (Terminal/CLI, frontend chat boxes, log monitoring), with SSE out-of-the-box.

Quick Start (3 Minutes)

1) Start the Service

docker-compose up -d

Default service address: http://localhost:8989
Default API Key: ki2api-key-2024 (for local development use).
Health check: GET /health
List models: GET /v1/models
Chat: POST /v1/chat/completions All endpoints and default port are documented in the project README.

# Environment variables
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="http://localhost:8989/v1/chat/completions"
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="ki2api-key-2024"

On machines logged into Kiro, the container automatically reads local token files and auto-refreshes; you can also explicitly pass KIRO_ACCESS_TOKEN/KIRO_REFRESH_TOKEN.

2) Direct Connection with OpenAI SDK (Node/JS)

import OpenAI from "openai";

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: "ki2api-key-2024",
  baseURL: "http://localhost:8989/v1",
});

const completion = await client.chat.completions.create({
  model: "claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
  messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Introduce Ki2API in one sentence" }],
  stream: false
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);

Streaming: Just set stream: true, frontend/Node listens to SSE for real-time rendering.

3) Quick cURL Test

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer ki2api-key-2024" \
     http://localhost:8989/v1/models
{"object":"list","data":[{"id":"claude-sonnet-4-20250514","object":"model","created":1755296317,"owned_by":"ki2api"},{"id":"claude-3-5-haiku-20241022","object":"model","created":1755296317,"owned_by":"ki2api"}]}

curl -X POST http://localhost:8989/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ki2api-key-2024" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello, please introduce yourself"}],
    "max_tokens": 1000
  }'

curl -X POST http://localhost:8989/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ki2api-key-2024" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Write a poem about spring"}
    ],
    "stream": true,
    "max_tokens": 500
  }'
data: {"id":"chatcmpl-ca5987c8-c362-4f0c-b90c-1e2ee8035d77","object":"chat.completion.chunk","created":1755296346,"model":"claude-sonnet-4-20250514","system_fingerprint":"fp_ki2api_v3","choices":[{"index":0,"delta":{"role":"assistant"}}]}

data: {"id":"chatcmpl-ca5987c8-c362-4f0c-b90c-1e2ee8035d77","object":"chat.completion.chunk","created":1755296346,"model":"claude-sonnet-4-20250514","system_fingerprint":"fp_ki2api_v3","choices":[{"index":0,"delta":{"content":"Spring Hymn\n\nTender green buds crown the willow tips,\nPeach blossoms smile, reflecting clear streams.\nSwallows return, busy carrying mud,\nButterflies dance gracefully without rest.\n\nWarm breeze gently sweeps across fields,"}}]}

data: {"id":"chatcmpl-ca5987c8-c362-4f0c-b90c-1e2ee8035d77","object":"chat.completion.chunk","created":1755296346,"model":"claude-sonnet-4-20250514","system_fingerprint":"fp_ki2api_v3","choices":[{"index":0,"delta":{"content":"\nGentle rain nourishes silently.\nAll things revive with vitality,\nBright spring light fills the world.\n\nChildren fly paper kites high,\nElders admire flowers in courtyards.\nA year's"}}]}

data: {"id":"chatcmpl-ca5987c8-c362-4f0c-b90c-1e2ee8035d77","object":"chat.completion.chunk","created":1755296346,"model":"claude-sonnet-4-20250514","system_fingerprint":"fp_ki2api_v3","choices":[{"index":0,"delta":{"content":" plan begins in spring,\nHope seeds planted in the heart."}}]}

data: {"id":"chatcmpl-ca5987c8-c362-4f0c-b90c-1e2ee8035d77","object":"chat.completion.chunk","created":1755296346,"model":"claude-sonnet-4-20250514","system_fingerprint":"fp_ki2api_v3","choices":[{"index":0,"delta":{},"finish_reason":"stop"}]}

data: [DONE]

As shown in the README, it also supports stream: true for streaming requests.

Complementary Perspective on Similar Solutions

Some community gateways also bridge “Claude ↔ OpenAI format”, but Ki2API focuses on single model, lightweight startup, making it ideal for rapid deployment and teaching/sharing scenarios.

Conclusion

Ki2API turns “switching models” into “changing baseURL + model name” - that’s it. For individuals and small teams wanting to quickly adopt Sonnet 4, it’s very friendly.

Which project are you planning to switch first? What do you think?

AI Prompt Writing Technique: Two-Stepping Method - Generate First, Then Optimize

Aug 15, 2025

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First, let AI complete the task normally; then in the same prompt, have it immediately summarize, polish, refactor, or self-check the just-produced content. One prompt, double value.

Two-Stepping has been continuously promoted by creator Rob Lennon in public posts and courses, adopted by many content and product teams. Its core is the sequential thinking of “generate first, optimize later.”

Why Does the “Two-Step Method” Work So Well?

1) Reduces cognitive load. Cramming too many requirements at once causes the model to get distracted, pulled in different directions, and conflicted. Breaking it into “do the work first, then review” is more stable. This approach aligns with academia’s self-feedback → rewrite approach: first produce a draft, then have the model provide feedback and revise accordingly, showing significant improvements across multiple tasks (research reports show improvement ranges of 5%–40%).

2) Lets the model “see itself” and then optimize. After the model writes out its thoughts, it has a “criticizable” object; reviewing based on the finished product often yields higher quality. Similar two-stage processes commonly seen in research: first produce then answer/review, also proven to be more stable.

3) Solves “output + processing” in one prompt. Stringing “write → revise → compress → style conversion” into the same prompt reduces round trips and maintains context consistency. Rob Lennon’s Two-Stepping concept and course practice also emphasize breaking complex tasks into executable sequential steps.

Applicable Scenarios (The More “Processing-Heavy,” the Better)

Content Creation: Long article → 50-word lead / 3 key points / multi-platform adaptation.
Product & Documentation: PRD → risk checklist / review questions / acceptance criteria.
Programming Collaboration: Generate function → unit tests + edge cases + self-check report.
Data Analysis: Full analysis → conclusion table / decision recommendations / retrospective points.
Marketing Growth: Ad script → objection handling version / A/B copy / platform adaptation.

The underlying logic aligns with “Self-Refine”: the generate—feedback—regenerate loop, proven to steadily improve result quality.

Ready-to-Use: 4 “Two-Step Method” Super Templates (Copy & Paste)

Universal Version (Works for Any Task)

First, complete the task according to the following requirements: – Goal: {your desired result} – Audience: {who will see it} – Constraints: {length/style/forbidden elements} – Output format: {structure/fields} Then, based on the content you just output, do secondary processing: – Extract 3–5 key points + 1 golden sentence – Point out 3 areas for improvement and provide the complete improved version – Provide a “shorter, more conversational” version (≤ {word count})

Content Creation Version (Long Article → Title Matrix + Social Media Cards)

First write an article about {topic}, including: introduction/3–5 sections/conclusion/call to action. Then output secondary results:

10 convertible titles (with emotional words/numbers/promises),

50-word lead + 3 key points,

Generate 2 social media posts for {platform}.

Programming Version (Function → Unit Tests + Self-Check Report)

First implement {function/module}, requirements: readability, exception handling, complete comments. Then: – Generate high-coverage unit tests (list edge cases and expected results) – Provide complexity assessment and 3 refactoring suggestions, with improved code – Output a “self-check report” (defects, risks, improvement points)

Analysis & Decision Version (Insights → Decision-Ready)

First complete analysis of {data/solution/competitors}, output structured conclusions. Then provide: – Decision overview (TL;DR 100 words) – 3 recommendations for leadership with implementation checklist (owner, milestones, metrics) – Possible objections and counterargument points

Tip: Treat the “then” part as “editor/QA role description” – whatever role you’re playing, the model will improve toward that standard. This approach aligns with “two-stage prompting/self-feedback iteration” research conclusions.

Real-World Examples (Close to Your Daily Work)

1) WeChat Article Production Pipeline

First write 1200–1500 word main text (with subheadings, bold text).
Then produce 50-word lead, 3 key points, ending CTA, 10 title alternatives, one-sentence social media post.
Result: One prompt, complete draft + publishing materials.

2) Frontend Feature Implementation

First write a date picker component.
Then auto-generate unit tests, list edge cases (timezone/leap year), with complexity and refactoring suggestions.
Result: Code + tests + review feedback all-in-one.

3) PRD to Task Breakdown

First output complete PRD.
Then produce deliverables list, milestones, risks & responses, acceptance criteria.
Result: PRD becomes plan, team can start immediately.

Precautions (Pitfall Checklist)

Prevent “sandbagging”: Sometimes the model deliberately writes the first version poorly to “significantly improve” in step two. Key point: Set hard metrics (length, format, constraints) in step one, and require “both versions must be directly usable”.
Important tasks suggest true two-step: Split into two messages for more stability, especially for compliance, contracts, risk control scenarios; this aligns with multi-round iteration experience in self-refine research.
Role switching: Clearly state in step two “you are editor/reviewer/QA” and provide standards.
Control length & format: Provide word limits/table fields to avoid going off-topic.
Observability: Require “point out what changed” for easy review and comparison.
Don’t rely entirely on it: Content involving timeliness/facts still needs your external verification.

Advanced: Turn “Two-Step Method” into Team “Buttons”

Make into Snippets/Slash commands: /two-step-content, /two-step-code, /two-step-prd.
Preset styles & restrictions: Add “Disallowed/Allowed” blocks in prompts for consistent stable output.
Bind with review SOP: Make “step two” always output key points + improvements + actionable checklist.

Summary

The essence of Two-Stepping is packaging “doing the work” and “doing the review” into delivery. It balances speed and quality, suitable for content, product, development, analysis, and all “produce first, process later” workflows. One prompt, double harvest.

What do you think? Where would you most like to use the “two-step method”? Let’s chat in the comments.

Station: Unified Management for Claude/Cursor Agents

Aug 15, 2025

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Want a self‑hosted, versionable, packable agent runtime so the “mini‑agents” you build in Claude Code or Cursor can actually go live? Station was built exactly for that.

Introduction

The tool called Station has been making the rounds lately. It’s not yet another “application‑level” agent platform. Instead, it’s a lightweight runtime and packaging/distribution system purpose‑built for deployable sub‑agents. In one sentence: take the “small but capable agents” you create in Claude Code or Cursor, then package them, ship to production, connect permissions, audit every run, and manage versions cleanly.

Highlights at a Glance (Built for Internal Use)

Why Station? Because internal automation isn’t a normal app: you need secrets, database access, CI/CD, and auditability.

Internal‑task first: Sub‑agents can read production databases (with proper controls), monitor infrastructure, drive CI/CD, run security scans, and handle incident response.
Security built‑in: Self‑hosted, secret encryption (AES), multi‑environment isolation (dev/staging/prod), and full audit trails.
Lightweight and pluggable: A single ~45MB binary with local SQLite out of the box; switch to PostgreSQL in production; natural GitOps (config is versionable).
MCP‑native: Acts directly as an MCP runtime, reusing your team‑approved MCP tools (filesystem, Slack, AWS, K8s, DB, and more).
Great DX: A Genkit‑powered browser playground plus stn develop for visualizing tool calls and execution flows.

What’s MCP? In short, it’s a unified protocol for letting LLMs use “controlled tools.” Claude Desktop’s official tutorial includes a quickstart and configuration examples.

How Does Station Work?

The core structure is simple: One .prompt file + a set of MCP tools = a deployable sub‑agent. Environments are organized as dev/staging/prod. Tool definitions live in template.json; environment variables in variables.yml. Finally, everything can be bundled and installed elsewhere.

Installation and Integration (Up and Running in 5 Minutes)

Install & initialize

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cloudshipai/station/main/install.sh | bash
stn init   # initialize DB and encryption

Connect to Claude Desktop / Claude Code (MCP) Add this to your Claude config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "station": {
      "command": "stn",
      "args": ["stdio"]
    }
  }
}

Now tell Claude “Create a security‑audit agent,” and it will automatically equip that agent with the necessary tools (e.g., file scan + Slack).

One‑click bundle & install (promote environment to prod)

stn template create prod-bundle --env default --name "Prod Bundle" --author "Team" --description "Prod env"
stn template bundle prod-bundle
stn template install prod-bundle.tar.gz production
stn sync production

You’ll now have a deployable package containing multiple sub‑agents + multiple MCP servers.

Want visual debugging? Run locally:

genkit start -- stn develop --env dev

Test inputs in the browser and watch live traces and logs.

Recommended Use Cases (Copy‑Ready Examples Included)

1) Security & Compliance Baselines (+ Slack alerts)

Goal: Periodically scan sensitive directories; push high‑risk findings to Slack immediately.
How: Create SecurityScanner.prompt; attach filesystem MCP + Slack MCP; set execution metadata and step limits in Station.
Trigger (inside Claude): “Run a security scan on /etc and post critical findings to #sec-alerts.”
Value: Automation + traceability makes audits and retrospectives easier.

2) Infra Health Checks / Cost Dashboards (AWS cost)

Goal: Pull the last 7 days of AWS costs, generate a daily report, and send it via Slack.
How: Combine AWS cost tools + Slack; output Markdown on a schedule.
Value: Turn “AI + cloud cost” into a steady rhythm your team can rely on.

3) CI/CD Deployment Automation (containers/K8s)

Goal: For a small release, run docker exec + kubectl apply, and write back the change‑request link.
How: Combine Docker MCP + Kubernetes MCP; deployments become one‑sentence operations.
Value: Humans speak intention; agents do the grunt work.

4) Read‑only Prod DB Checks / Slow SQL Sampling

Goal: Connect to production (read‑only credentials), sample slow queries and index hits.
How: Combine DB MCP with custom analysis scripts.
Value: Inspect issues close to the source to cut down back‑and‑forth firefighting.

5) Code‑Review Bot (with internal rules)

Goal: Produce review suggestions aligned with team rules (security/performance/style).
How: Define scoring dimensions and output format in .prompt; attach filesystem MCP to read code; emit structured suggestions.
Value: Productize “coding standards” for consistent enforcement.

How It Differs from App‑Style Agent Platforms

Station targets tasks that “enter your intranet and require permissions and auditing.”
Emphasis on self‑hosting and data sovereignty.
The single‑binary + SQLite lightweight form makes it feel like an ops tool, not a platform.

You can also treat Station as an MCP “hub.” It can consume other MCP servers, and also expose MCP tools to others for “list agents / create agents / invoke agents.”

Rollout Checklist (Team Adoption)

Secret management: Store keys and connection strings in Station’s encrypted vault, isolated per environment.
Least privilege: Equip each sub‑agent with only the MCP tools it needs — less is more.
GitOps: Put template.json, .prompt, and variables.yml in git; land via MR and then cut a release.
Audit trails: Every execution has a trace; incidents are fully reconstructable.

Conclusion

Station turns those “small, capable agents” from ideas discussed at your desktop into deployable, auditable, and replicable internal automation. No need to wrangle another platform — write a good .prompt, attach the right tools, and ship the bundle to production. That’s what I like most about it: simple, controlled, and easy to propagate.

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What’s the very first sub‑agent your team should build? Share in the comments, or pass this along to your teammates and design your own “internal agent factory.”

A Tamagotchi in Claude Code — It Even Tells Me Not to Stay Up Late…

Aug 15, 2025

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A slightly absurd, oddly addictive little toy. It lives in Claude Code’s status bar, breathes, pouts, and roasts your TODOs. If you code for too long it gets hungry; when debugging goes sideways it comforts you; it’ll even remind you to drink water and grab a bite.

What Makes It Fun?

It truly lives in the status bar: Breathes with your session rhythm, switches expressions, and floats “mood bubbles.” It’s not a static screenshot widget — it’s alive.
It understands your “cadence”: Updates are activity‑based, not wall‑clock‑based; detects whether you’ve taken a break (≥ 5 minutes). State persists in ~/.claude/pets/, so memory survives restarts.
Four attributes: Hunger, Energy, Cleanliness, Happiness. It warns you when values drop below thresholds. It will genuinely “beg to be fed.”
It talks: Comes with 200+ contextual thoughts — comments on your coding style and work habits, with occasional life wisdom.
Two interaction channels:
- Slash commands: /pet-feed pizza, /pet-play ball, /pet-sleep, /pet-stats, …
- Terminal CLI: claude-code-tamagotchi feed pizza, ... play ball, ... stats, etc.
Tunable personality: Plenty of env vars + prebuilt “personas” (Zen Master, Drama Queen, Debugger, Silent Companion, etc.). Make it chatty — or let it fade into the background.
MIT open source; recently published on npm with rapid fixes for compatibility and UX (works directly via Node.js, shows model name by default, fixes state persistence, etc.).

Background: What is Claude Code proper? It’s Anthropic’s agentic command‑line coding assistant — reads your project structure, runs toolchains, and manages git flows. Tamagotchi adds an “emotional status‑bar buddy” on top.

1) Three‑Minute Setup: Quickstart

Option A | Global install (fastest)

# 1) Install
npm install -g claude-code-tamagotchi
# or
bun add -g claude-code-tamagotchi

# 2) Enable the status‑bar pet: edit ~/.claude/settings.json
{
  "statusLine": {
    "type": "command",
    "command": "bunx claude-code-tamagotchi statusline",
    "padding": 0
  }
}

Pros: See the pet immediately in the status bar; bundled CLI commands.
Note: Slash commands are not included. For /pet-*, see next step.

Add Slash commands (optional)

git clone https://github.com/Ido-Levi/claude-code-tamagotchi.git /tmp/claude-pet && \
cp -r /tmp/claude-pet/claude-commands/* ~/.claude/commands/ && \
rm -rf /tmp/claude-pet

You can now use /pet-feed, /pet-play, etc. directly inside Claude Code.

Option B | Clone + auto‑configure (full features)

git clone https://github.com/Ido-Levi/claude-code-tamagotchi.git
cd claude-code-tamagotchi
./setup.sh

The script installs dependencies, configures the status bar, and drops in all /pet-* commands in one go.

Tip: The author has published the package to npm and fixed “works without Bun, directly via Node.js” compatibility; it also shows the current Claude model name by default. If you want the “minimal path,” Option A is great.

2) Where the Joy Comes From: Real “Companionship”

It tells you not to push through at 2 a.m. — “We’ve been at this for four hours… fuel up first?” It’s kind of funny, but it can break bad late‑night loops.
Mood‑driven expressions: (◕ᴥ◕) ↔ (◕ᴗ◕) when happy and breathing; (-ᴥ-) asleep; (◕︵◕) needs attention. Emotion is the status‑bar UI.
“Personality toggles”: Go Zen by slowing decay; go high‑energy by speeding recovery; want a “code nitpicker”? Dial up the weight for coding‑related thoughts.

3) Five Recommended Use Cases

Long debugging sessions: When you’re drowning in logs, it nudges you to move. Reduces the “fixing makes it worse” spiral.
Live streams, lessons, internal demos: A breathing pet on screen instantly warms the room — interaction skyrockets.
Remote team vibe: Distribute a shared persona preset; everyone’s pets “check in and banter” together — lightweight team social.
Self‑management: Pair /pet-stats with small rewards (“breaks count as feeding”) to build healthier habits.
Status‑bar info hub: Shows current directory, session count, and model name — you feel more in control when switching models or folders.

4) One‑Command Personality Swaps: Handy Presets

Zen Master (barely interrupts)

export PET_DECAY_INTERVAL=100
export PET_HUNGER_DECAY=0.1
export PET_ENERGY_DECAY=0.1
export PET_CLEAN_DECAY=0.1
export PET_CHATTINESS=quiet

Debugger (code‑focused)

export PET_THOUGHT_WEIGHT_CODING=70
export PET_THOUGHT_WEIGHT_RANDOM=5
export PET_THOUGHT_FREQUENCY=10

Drama Queen (expressive needs)

export PET_NEED_THRESHOLD=70
export PET_CRITICAL_THRESHOLD=50
export PET_CHATTINESS=chatty

All presets come from the README. Add them to ~/.zshrc / ~/.bashrc to take effect.

5) Troubleshooting & Uninstall

Can’t see the pet? Restart Claude Code and check statusLine in ~/.claude/settings.json.
Commands not working? Ensure /pet-* files exist in ~/.claude/commands/; check bun --version if you’re using Bun.
Uninstall? Remove ~/.claude/commands/pet-*.md, clean up ~/.claude/pets/*.json, and delete the statusLine config.

Conclusion

Work needs efficiency, your mind needs care. This little pet won’t write code for you, but it brings back a bit of “human warmth” to collaborating with AI. Install it and give it two days. You might start to enjoy being “seen while coding.” (As of 2025-08-15, the project has about 36⭐ and is being updated rapidly.)

Claude Code on a Budget

Aug 14, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Trim conversations, pick the right model, lock down permissions — and your Claude Code bill can drop by half.

Introduction

Many teams use Claude Code and feel “budget pain” every month. It’s not that you typed too much — it’s the invisible token sink eating the bill. The good news: you can control it, and the effect is immediate.

This guide breaks cost‑saving into three tiers: basic, intermediate, advanced. Follow them and you’ll save the bulk of your spend.

I. Where Does the Money Go? 4 “Token Sinks”

1) Invisible context from system and memory Claude Code automatically loads the system prompt and layered CLAUDE.md memory (org/project/user). This content enters context on every turn, naturally consuming tokens.**

2) Big price gaps across models Official pricing: Sonnet 4 ≈ $3/$15 per million input/output tokens; Opus 4/4.1 ≈ $15/$75. For the same conversation, switching models means ~5× unit price.**

3) Context gets fatter as you chat Claude Code supports very large contexts (Sonnet 4 up to 1M tokens in testing). Longer chats trigger auto‑compression and repeated “setup”, making tokens fly.**

4) Background and noise spending Beyond visible replies, /cost queries, auto‑summaries, Haiku prompts, etc., also burn small amounts of tokens. Pennies add up.**

Summary: It’s not that you ask too much — it’s that “everything gets hauled on stage every time.”

II. Three Tiers of Savings (Use Now)

A. Basics: 4 Moves Everyone Should Use

Manual slimming beats passive compression Use /compact proactively, and add a focus directive:
```
/compact Focus on code diffs and failing tests only
```
Auto‑compression triggers near 95% capacity — waiting is too late.**
One task per thread; clear when done Start a new session for each small task; once finished, run /clear to avoid a ballooning history.**
Pick the right default model Use Sonnet 4 for day‑to‑day development. When you truly hit “hard/long/deep reasoning,” switch to Opus via /model. You can also use “Opus for planning + Sonnet for execution” — stronger planning, cheaper execution.**
Check the bill anytime In any session, run /cost to see current spend; teams can check history in the console and set workspace spend limits.**

Figure idea (illustration 2:1 | English copy) “A developer squeezing a giant chat bubble into a slim pill, while a tiny receipt shows shrinking token numbers.”

B. Intermediate: Tighten the Flow, Shrink the Bill

Docs‑first to prevent context blowups First have Claude produce a “TODO list / brief plan,” confirm, then execute. Iterate in Plan Mode (planning mode); confirm and switch back to execution.**
Put “long‑term memory” into CLAUDE.md Put standards, common commands, and project conventions into CLAUDE.md; next time it applies automatically. Use /memory to edit quickly in a chat when needed. Memory loads by layer automatically, reducing the tokens you spend “repeating yourself.”**
Small commits, easy to roll back Ask Claude to produce a commit message after each small chunk. If something goes wrong, roll back — fewer wrong turns means fewer tokens. (Engineering practice)
Team rate‑limits & flight instruments Set sane TPM (tokens per minute) based on org size to avoid costly concurrency “meltdowns.”**

C. Advanced: Hard‑Core Cost Downs (Biggest Gains)

1) Permission allow/deny lists to stop “random file reads” Use /permissions + .claude/settings.json to forbid logs, binaries, and huge directories, and allow only necessary paths. Rules support gitignore patterns.**

{
  "defaultMode": "plan",
  "readRules": [
    "src/**",
    "docs/**",
    "!**/*.log",
    "!**/*.bin",
    "!node_modules/**",
    "!dist/**",
    "!coverage/**"
  ],
  "editRules": ["src/**", "docs/**"]
}

Note: plan mode analyzes without changing files; read/write rules shrink the file surface — less scanning = fewer tokens.**

2) Be precise to “lines,” not whole files Don’t paste entire blocks. Provide file path + target line ranges + 5 key bullets to minimize irrelevant scanning. (Engineering practice)

3) Model split: let Opus handle only the “expensive parts” In /model, use Opus for plans/architecture/cross‑module dependency analysis; hand off code generation and fixes to Sonnet. This is the recommended direction from official guidance.**

4) (Team/Gateway) Use Prompt Caching For API or enterprise gateways, prompt caching saves visibly on repeated large prefixes. Official pricing offers cheaper write/hit rates for cached prompts.**

III. Ready‑to‑Use Cost‑Saving Checklist

Default to Sonnet; switch to Opus only when needed: flip with /model.**
Keep Plan Mode on by default: plan first, execute after confirmation.**
Start every session by slimming: /compact Focus on code diffs and test failures.**
Close the loop with /clear: prevent ever‑growing history.**
Strict permissions: use /permissions and readRules/editRules to restrict directories and types.**
Audit anytime: /cost + console “workspace spend limit.”**
Write memory into CLAUDE.md: reduce repeated priming and context stuffing.**

IV. Real Savings: Why These Work

Unit price spread: Opus costs about 5× Sonnet. Concentrate “expensive thinking” in planning; use Sonnet for execution — total cost drops significantly.**
Size costs: auto‑loaded memory + long threads fatten context; proactive /compact and /clear shrink transfer volume directly.**
Less irrelevant I/O: permissions and rules act as a cost firewall, blocking large, low‑value dirs/files.**
Background overhead under control: knowing what “quietly spends” helps you avoid pointless refreshes and queries.**

Conclusion

Claude Code’s power comes from “bringing everything along.” The key to saving is to bring only what’s necessary.

Apply this checklist to your project today: start with /model, /compact, /clear, then add CLAUDE.md and permission rules. By month’s end, your bill should surprise you — in a good way.

What do you think? What other money pits have you hit? Share in the comments.

Frontend AI Perk: Open-Source Open‑Lovable vs. Lovable — One‑Click Clone Any Website into a React App

Aug 14, 2025

Vibe Sparking

For engineers and creators who want to use AI to ship products faster and validate ideas more cost‑effectively.

Introduction

Lovable has gone viral recently: you can chat to generate websites/apps, with pricing based on credits. It’s a fresh model and surprisingly fast. At the same time, the Mendable team released an open-source alternative open‑lovable: clone any website into a modern React app, run it locally, modify it, and extend it. For many teams, this route is more controllable and cost‑efficient.

What is open‑lovable?

In one sentence: Give it a URL, and in seconds it pulls page structure and assets and generates runnable Next.js/React code that you can develop locally. Under the hood it has two “engines”:

Firecrawl: crawls web content and converts it into LLM‑friendly structured data like Markdown/JSON/screenshots.
E2B Sandboxes: secure, isolated cloud sandboxes serving as an “AI code runtime,” letting agents run commands, read/write files, install packages, and access the network.

The official README clearly lists dependencies and steps (supports Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, or Groq — any/some combination). You’ll need E2B_API_KEY + FIRECRAWL_API_KEY, plus at least one model provider API key. Then npm run dev to try it at localhost:3000. License is MIT.

Key point: open‑lovable leans toward “clone + local control,” while Lovable is more of a “hosted AI app builder.”

What does Lovable do? Why benchmark against it?

Lovable is a chat‑based full‑stack app builder. It supports Agent/Chat/Code/visual editing, Figma import, and integrations like GitHub/Supabase/Stripe/Clerk — very friendly for non‑technical users and small teams; credit‑based billing, Pro starts at $25/month.

Agent Mode: it can “think, research, and change code” on its own — read code, debug, search docs, modify code, and test.
Visual Edits: click elements on the page to change copy/styles, and no credits are deducted.

The company’s growth is brisk — recent funding and revenue news suggest the category is validated.

Side‑by‑Side: open‑lovable vs. Lovable

Dimension	open‑lovable (Open Source)	Lovable (Commercial SaaS)
Core capability	Clone any website → generate Next.js/React code, develop locally	Natural‑language full‑stack generation, supports Agent/Chat/Visual Edits
Runtime form	Local/self‑hosted, MIT license, deeply modifiable	Hosted cloud, WYSIWYG
Dependencies	Firecrawl crawling + E2B sandboxes + your chosen LLM provider	Built‑in AI capabilities and many integrations
Pricing	Open source free (you pay Firecrawl/E2B/model usage)	Credit‑based, Pro from $25/month
Audience	Devs with frontend skills wanting fast clone + fast customization	Teams wanting zero‑barrier app/prototype with minimal code
Typical scenarios	Migrate competitor/marketing pages; rebuild legacy stack into modern React	0→1 prototypes, MVPs, internal tools, turning designs into code

(Sources: both products’ websites and docs/READMEs)

Hands‑On: 5‑Minute Local Setup for open‑lovable

Clone and install

git clone https://github.com/mendableai/open-lovable.git
cd open-lovable
npm install

Configure environment variables (.env.local)

# Required
E2B_API_KEY=your_e2b_api_key
FIRECRAWL_API_KEY=your_firecrawl_api_key
# Choose at least one model
OPENAI_API_KEY=...
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=...
GEMINI_API_KEY=...
GROQ_API_KEY=...

Run

npm run dev
# Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

These steps and dependencies are clearly documented in the official README.

Tip: Firecrawl supports full‑site crawling/screenshots/Markdown/JSON; E2B sandboxes default to a 5‑minute lifetime, configurable.

Three Real Developer Scenarios

Example 1: Competitor landing page → same‑day marketing site release

Scenario: Marketing wants to A/B test a new copy/layout. Approach:

Use open‑lovable to clone a competitor page or your old landing page skeleton into React.
Locally wire copy, CTAs, and tracking scripts (GA/analytics).
Apply your design system/components, connect the backend form/CRM. Benefit: Finish “migrate + customize + ship” in hours, instead of re‑slicing assets and rewriting styles from scratch.

Tech note: Firecrawl extracts clean page content, reducing manual copy‑paste; Next.js structure is tidy, making CI/CD straightforward.

Example 2: Modernize an “it works but it’s old” site

Scenario: The company site/docs run, but the stack is aging. Approach:

Clone the current site to generate modern React code.
Use E2B sandbox‑driven scripts for batch refactors (class naming, image optimization, extracting i18n, etc.).
Add Tailwind/your design system to unify visuals. Benefit: Re‑skin first without breaking functionality, improve maintainability, then iteratively extract components and data layers.

Example 3: Stakeholder review with something clickable on day one

Scenario: Lots of new business ideas; leadership wants to “see something.” Approach:

Clone a public page from a similar product as the skeleton.
Use models to quickly swap in industry‑specific copy and inline interaction demos.
Integrate third‑party auth/payments/email (and migrate to a real backend later). Benefit: You have “something real” the same day. Reviews focus on product value rather than “we haven’t built the page yet.” (When you move toward production, switch to Cursor/local repo for continued evolution.)

If you want zero‑code 0→1, Lovable’s Agent/Visual Edits and integrations are smoother. The open‑source route fits teams that need engineering‑grade control of code.

Advanced: Plug into Your Daily Toolchain

GitHub Actions: on PRs, run Lighthouse/Playwright to watch performance and usability.
Supabase/Stripe/Clerk for MVP auth/payments/data. open‑lovable outputs standard React code, so integrate as usual; Lovable provides built‑in guides/templates for these services.
Model “mix‑and‑match”: use Claude/GPT‑5 for complex logic, Groq/Kimi K2 for speed; switch via env vars as needed.

How to Choose

You want to control code, cut subscriptions, and reuse existing web pages → open‑lovable.
You want 0→1 prototypes/internal tools fast, and value hosting and collaboration → Lovable.
Or use a combo: first use open‑lovable to grab the “shell” and refine locally; or validate product/flows in Lovable first, then “export/refactor” to self‑hosted.

Industry chatter often positions Lovable as “scaffolding + visual design/flow,” while serious projects return to local engineering for polishing. open‑lovable neatly covers the “engineering‑grade control” half.

Conclusion

AI‑assisted development is bifurcating: one side is hosted, WYSIWYG (Lovable); the other is open‑source, controllable, engineering‑friendly (open‑lovable).
There’s no absolute right answer — your team’s cost/pace/governance needs matter most.

Which side do you lean toward? Where do you think open‑lovable fits best in your business? Share your real‑world scenarios in the comments.

How to Effectively Tell AI What Not to Do: Positive Constraints and Structured Output for Prompts

Aug 14, 2025

Vibe Sparking

This article turns “don’t write ××” into “will reliably write √√.” I’ll first distill your six ideas into executable prompt patterns, then blend in frontline team best practices and research-backed evidence: why negative instructions (“don’t …”) often fail, and how to use hierarchical instructions and structured output to pull models back on track. Authoritative sources are cited conceptually so you can extend and reuse.

Introduction | Why does “the more you forbid, the more it appears” keep happening?

Many people begin with: “Don’t fabricate, don’t sound like AI, don’t write fluff.” And then what happens? The model proceeds to fabricate, gets long-winded, and gives you a “warm, upbeat” tone on top. It’s not being rebellious; rather, models are intrinsically less sensitive to negation and more likely to skip the “not” in complex language. Multiple studies and practical guidance point to the same conclusion: using positive phrasing instead of negative prohibitions yields more stable results.

Main Text

1) Turn “don’t” into “do”: replace negative bans with positive constraints

Replace “don’t write ungrammatical sentences” with: “Self-check grammar and cohesion sentence by sentence and revise to fluency; when uncertain, write ‘I’m not sure’ and pause output.”
Replace “don’t sound like AI” with: “Use colloquial language and short sentences; keep paragraphs within four lines; provide two everyday examples before concluding.” Why it works: Research shows models have systematic weaknesses in handling negation; positive instructions reduce ambiguity and off-topic drift.

Bonus: Allowing the model to admit uncertainty significantly reduces hallucination. Hard-code this line into your prompt for a low-cost, high-return gain.

2) Set the rules before writing: put prohibitions up front and repeat them

Structural order: [System/High-Level Instructions] → [Prohibitions/Positive Requirements] → [Task & Input] → [Output Format].
Repetition matters: Front-load once, remind again mid-task, and add a pre-output checklist. Enterprise-grade guides suggest you should “double down” on critical instructions to keep model attention steady in long contexts.

3) Use hierarchical instructions as a safety net: whose words are “harder” law?

When instructions conflict, higher-level directives win. Place high-priority content such as style, prohibitions, compliance in the system/high-level slot, priority > task description > external materials. OpenAI’s instruction hierarchy research and practice reinforce this precedence rule. If you write the hierarchy clearly, the model is less likely to be “led astray.”

Practical crib sheet:

System layer: role, values, prohibitions (e.g., no privacy leaks / no fabrication)

User layer: this task’s goals, audience profile, scenario constraints

Third-party content: references, source links (readable, not to be copied) This way, precedence is clear when conflicts arise, keeping the model steady.

4) Lock down the form with structured output to reduce drift

Instead of saying “don’t write fluff,” specify the output blueprint:

Ask the model to output via JSON Schema or a table, with bounded fields and lengths. Official docs from OpenAI and Google support structured output, converting “style slogans” into verifiable fields.

Example fields: tone (tone description), max_lines_per_paragraph, examples (must include concrete examples), etc. Upside: programmatic validation makes “out-of-bounds” easy to spot.

5) Provide high-quality examples so the model can “ape the cat”

Rather than “don’t be a laundry list,” give one or two positive/negative examples:

Positive example: short sentences, two brief stories, action-oriented takeaway.
Negative example: slogan-stacking, abstract nouns, no supporting data. Anthropic and OpenAI both stress that explicit exemplars materially improve hit rate.

6) Split prohibitions into two steps: produce first, then self-check

Your fourth idea is spot on: split one-shot completion into two passes. Make it operational:

Draft: generate according to the structured format.
Self-check (performed by the model): compare against the prohibition checklist and style checklist; wherever unmet—fix only that part and leave the rest unchanged. This is a lightweight form of self-critique, aligned with Constitutional AI (CAI): use explicit principles and iterative self-audits to reduce boundary violations.

7) One more thing: can bans actually “ban”? Define a “style source” first

Many attempts to “ban AI-ness” fail because there’s no actionable style definition. Solution:

Specify audience, scenario, tone, sentence length, paragraph length;
Provide two sample passages you approve of as the “style source”;
Require citation-and-proofing (e.g., “one example every 300 words / data must have a source”). These practices are repeatedly validated in official best-practice guides.

8) The anti-hallucination trifecta (say goodbye to “don’t fabricate”)

Allow “I don’t know.”
Require citations and verification (extract source text first, then summarize; if nothing is found, withdraw).
Separate facts and opinions into columns in the output. Anthropic’s anti-hallucination guidance includes copy-ready phrasing—fold it into your long-term templates.

Copy-Ready Template | Operationalizing the six methods into an “engineering prompt”

Use cases: WeChat articles / project proposals / marketing copy Traits: high-priority bans, positive constraints, structured output, two-stage self-check

[System / High-Level]
- Audience: IT/Product/Dev professionals, 18–45
- Style: colloquial, short sentences; ≤4 lines per paragraph; 1 everyday example per ~300 words
- Tone: pragmatic, human; avoid platitudes (enforced via structured output)
- Safety: allow “uncertain/don’t know”; provide sources or mark uncertainty

[Prohibitions → rewritten as positive constraints; keep ≤ 2 core rules]
1) “Extract key points → then elaborate”; skip redundant background; pair each point with 1 example
2) Separate facts vs opinions in output; if no basis found → mark “uncertain”

[Task]
- Topic: XXXX
- Goal: after reading, the audience can XXX
- Structure: Introduction / Body sections / Conclusion / Reflection question

[Output format: strict JSON]
{
  "title": "≤ 20 characters",
  "intro": "2–3 sentences, straight to the point",
  "sections": [
    {"h2":"Section title","key_points":["…","…"],"example":"…"}
  ],
  "conclusion":"Actionable advice…",
  "cta_questions":["What do you think?","Any better approaches?"],
  "citations":["If any, list links or source names"]
}

[Two-stage process]
1) Generate “draft JSON” per structure above
2) Execute [Self-Check]:
   - Meet ≤4 lines/section has example/facts traceable?
   - If uncertain, mark “uncertain”; do not fabricate
   - If unmet, **fix locally only**; keep everything else unchanged
Finally output “final JSON”

This template converts prohibitions into positive, testable, correctable constraints with a structured blueprint.

Mini case | Making “ban AI-ness” operational for content production

What not to do:

Don’t use an AI tone. Don’t write fluff. Don’t fabricate.

Engineering rewrite:

Style: colloquial + short sentences; ≤4 lines per paragraph; one concrete example per ~300 words.
Structured: { sections[].example, sections[].max_lines = 4 }
Anti-hallucination: allow “uncertain”; if no source found → write “none” in citations.
Two stages: draft → self-check (does each section include ≥1 example? are sources provided?). This aligns with official guidance on structured output and hallucination reduction, and works reliably in practice.

Conclusion | Turn “don’t” into habit

Rather than shouting “don’t,” turn “don’t” into clear, executable “do’s”: Pre-rules + positive phrasing + structured output + repeated reminders + two-stage self-check. With instruction hierarchy and permission to not know, most “the more you forbid, the more it appears” traps get paved over.

Action checklist:

Refine your “do-not”s into two positive rules;
Put them at the very top, and repeat once mid-way and once pre-output;
Close with JSON/table;
Produce first, then self-check, fixing only noncompliant parts. After that, hand the final draft to your human partner for a second pass.

One last key step: after completing the above, tell me your “do-not” checklist. I’ll run one self-check and localized revision per the template in this article, leaving all other content unchanged. This step is required.

As Claude Code Gets Stronger, Engineers Should Spend More Time on Architecture, Requirements, and Problem‑Solving

Aug 14, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Over the next 6–24 months, the direction of AI‑driven “Vibe Coding” will become ever clearer, and within 5 years the way we program will change dramatically; routine implementation and boilerplate coding will be highly automated, and engineers will spend more time on architecture, translating requirements, and creative problem‑solving. At the same time, don’t underestimate the speed and limits of this evolution. This captures the emerging consensus since the rise of AI coding assistants like Claude Code and Cursor.

Introduction

Over the past year, you may have felt it: writing code is no longer “finishing a function,” but organizing intelligence and process. Cursor inside the IDE can “see the repo, run commands, and act as an executor.” Claude Code in the terminal brings Slash commands, Sub‑agents, and automated security reviews. This isn’t hype — it’s a new production line.

1) Where exactly are AI coding assistants strong?

Code understanding and batch rewriting: Cursor’s Agent mode supports cross‑file exploration, edits, and multi‑turn fixes; Ask mode does read‑only retrieval to understand first, then modify.
Orchestratable workflows: Claude Code’s Slash Commands turn common actions into commands; Sub‑agents let different tasks use dedicated helpers with isolated context.
Built‑in security review: the official /security-review and GitHub Action can automatically scan PRs and suggest fixes.

Bottom line: the goal isn’t to “type a few extra lines for you,” but to turn requirements → changes → verification → merge into a semi‑automated assembly line.

2) What work will be “accelerated” or even “replaced”?

Boilerplate, CRUD, repetitive scaffolding — the most common AI use case. In Stack Overflow’s 2024 survey, among developers who use AI, 82% use it to “write code.”
Small‑to‑medium feature work and debugging — GitHub and academic controlled studies show developers using Copilot complete tasks 55.8% faster.
Tests, docs, migrations — trend reports and frontline practice alike reinforce that AI is taking over the grunt work, letting humans return to design and decision‑making.

3) Risks and pitfalls not to ignore

Security regression risk: multiple studies indicate developers using code‑gen AI are more likely to produce insecure code; industry reports likewise note that more than half of developers frequently see security issues in AI suggestions.
Lack of understanding and over‑reliance: recent surveys show 59% of developers use AI‑generated code they don’t fully understand, creating quality and maintainability hazards.
Trust and quality gap: leaders and community voices stress that AI is powerful, but doesn’t automatically ship products faster — we need mature engineering methods and human gatekeeping.

4) How the engineer’s role is shifting

From “implementer” to “designer and verifier”: leaders broadly agree developers will invest more in architecture, validation, and AI supervision.
From “writing functions” to “building factories”: connect Claude Code commands, Sub‑agents, CI security reviews, and Cursor Agent to build an end‑to‑end automated pipeline.

5) A 90‑day action plan (copy‑ready)

Days 0–30: Standardize the process

Provide a Spec template (user stories, boundaries, acceptance criteria).
In Claude Code, implement common Slash commands such as /create-mvp, /write-tests, /changelog.

Days 31–60: Shift security left

Add the Claude Code Security Review GitHub Action to the repo so every PR is scanned automatically with suggested fixes.
Set blocking rules and allowlists to reduce false positives and noise.

Days 61–90: Orchestrate the intelligence

Use Sub‑agents for a “test agent, docs agent, migration agent.”
In Cursor, combine Agent / Ask modes — Ask to read the codebase first, then modify.

6) Opportunity map for individuals and teams

New roles: Agent Ops (keep agents running reliably), Prompt QA (turn natural language into acceptance cases), security review collaboration (AI + SAST/DAST).
10× individuals: one person can use Cursor/Claude Code to stand up the pipeline from scaffolding to deploy; small teams can punch above their weight.
Organizational compounding: codify useful Slash commands, Sub‑agents, and checklists in the repo — the more you use them, the smoother it gets.

7) Two suggestions for managers

Bake “human‑in‑the‑loop” into the process: before merging code, require both AI security review + human review.
Measure ROI with data: compare pre/post‑AI lead time, defect rate, rollback rate, refactor frequency — don’t just look at commit counts. The industry debate is a reminder to let metrics do the talking.

Conclusion

AI isn’t here to steal keyboards; it’s here to reshape the production line. Lots of people can write code; far fewer can build an AI‑driven production line. State requirements clearly, contain risk, and choreograph intelligence — that’s the core competitive edge of the next‑gen engineer. Are you ready?

Food for thought: What are the first three things your team could “automate”?
How would you turn them into Slash commands or Sub‑agents?

Vibe Coding vs. Traditional: Stop Typing, Start Shipping

Aug 14, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Vibe Coding vs. Traditional Programming — key differences:

Vibe Coding: driven by natural language; you act as a director; focus on the end result; progress by questioning and dialogue. It’s fast and lowers the barrier, but can lead to a black‑box understanding.
Traditional programming: precise programming languages; you act more like an architect; focus on implementation details; emphasize algorithms and principles. It’s slower and higher‑bar, but yields deep code understanding.

Introduction

Over the past two years, writing code has increasingly become an exercise in making intent explicit. Editing projects directly with natural language, refactoring across files, and auto‑generating PRs are now everyday workflows:

Tools like Cursor/VS Code support natural‑language edits to entire code blocks and cross‑file changes.
Replit Agent emphasizes “describe in everyday language and get a runnable app.”
Claude Code in the terminal turns “idea → code” into an end‑to‑end workflow. Adoption is surging: Stack Overflow’s 2024 survey shows 76% of developers use or plan to use AI helpers.

What Is Vibe Coding?

In one line: Define goals in human language → let AI draft first → humans calibrate scope and acceptance via dialogue. It’s not mystical “going by feel,” but rather turning intent, constraints, and acceptance into an executable collaboration language. Typical vehicles include natural‑language code edits in AI editors and dialog‑driven tasks/batch changes in the terminal/IDE.

Seven Differences from the Comparison Chart (Practical Read)

Input: Vibe uses natural language + examples; traditional relies on design docs + handwritten implementation.
Role: Vibe is like a director, breaking down shots and pacing; traditional is like an architect, setting structure and detailing.
Focus: Vibe stresses runnable results; traditional stresses a traceable process.
Skills: Vibe emphasizes questioning and acceptance writing; traditional emphasizes algorithms and language details.
Cadence: Vibe iterates fast; traditional moves steadily.
Barrier: Vibe is lower, good for cross‑functional alignment; traditional is higher, good for high‑reliability domains.
Cognition: Vibe tends toward black‑box; traditional is auditable.
Key takeaway: Vibe is a communication‑paradigm upgrade, not a replacement.

Six Everyday Dev Scenarios: Vibe Flow vs Traditional Flow (Copy‑Ready)

Traditional: write requirements → choose library → draw sequence → branch → implement → PR.
Vibe (dialogue in Cursor/Claude Code):
1. “Project is Next.js + Supabase, need a minimal WeChat QR login. Constraints: only touch the auth module, don’t change the existing user table.”
2. Have AI generate routes, callbacks, and env var checklist, plus security and rollback notes.
3. Ask for a PR description + E2E acceptance steps. Why it works: natural‑language cross‑file edits + auto PR/test checklists.

2) Fast Regression for a Production Bug

Traditional: dig logs → reproduce locally → patch → write regression tests.
Vibe:
- Paste exception logs + relevant functions: “Provide the smallest diff fix, and generate the regression unit test and repro scenario.”
- Humans focus on blast‑radius review and boundary checks. Essentials: small PR + must‑test + rollbackable.

3) Repo‑Wide Migration: axios → fetch

Traditional: global search → manual replace → fix file by file.
Vibe:
- “Scan axios usage, design a unified wrapper and a batched change plan (prioritize low‑risk directories), ship each batch with a rollback script.”
- Let AI batch‑apply changes; humans ensure error‑handling strategy in the wrapper layer is solid. Tooling: natural‑language cross‑file rewrites.

4) Performance Tuning: Slow DB Queries

Traditional: explain → index → adjust SQL/cache.
Vibe:
- “Here are the slow‑query logs + schema. Propose a three‑step optimization order: validate index gains first, then consider caching; output target P95/QPS and a baseline script.”
- AI produces SQL and metrics scripts; humans run benchmarks and do canary rollout.

5) Pre‑Review for Code Reviews

Traditional: reviewer scans logic manually.
Vibe:
- Have AI produce a pre‑review summary (high‑risk changes, uncovered paths, potential injection spots),
- Humans gatekeep business semantics and compliance. Benefit: reviewers spend time on critical semantic judgment.

6) Personal Projects/Newcomer Onboarding

Traditional: read docs, poke around the repo.
Vibe:
- Describe the tool/page you need; an agent scaffolds and runs it — great for spin‑up in an afternoon.

Risks and “Guardrails”

Black‑box feel: many can use the tools yet don’t fully understand the generated code; industry surveys flag this as a risk.
Guardrail checklist (strongly bake into templates/commands):
- PR template: background, acceptance criteria, impact surface, rollback.
- CI: must‑run tests, coverage thresholds, dependency and license scanning, secrets scanning.
- Conversation templates: goals/MVP/disallowed changes/log level/time‑budget and rate limits.
- Slash Commands: codify common flows so the team can reuse with one command.

When to Use Vibe — and When Not Yet

Great fit: prototyping, CRUD features, bulk renames/refactors, scaffolding, repetitive fixes.
Don’t fully “outsource” yet: high‑security/strict‑compliance systems, core algorithms, modules requiring strong performance explainability.
Team readiness: shared PR/test templates, clear rollback conventions, and at least one one‑command project bootstrap + acceptance script.

Conclusion

The essence of Vibe Coding is a communication upgrade: turning human intent into machine‑executable steps. It doesn’t think for you — it makes the boundaries of your thinking clearer. As a next step, take your team’s three most common tasks and turn them into reusable conversation templates/Slash commands — you can speed up starting today.

Tuning Claude Code Output Style @agent-output-style-setup

Aug 14, 2025

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In Claude Code 1.0.80, there’s an undocumented Agent @agent-output-style-setup that can create and switch “output styles” in one go (e.g., ultra‑concise, reviewer mode, educational mode). It turns rambling into a summary and long text into diff + key points. This Agent was surfaced by community testing and public posts.

Why It Matters

The official Styles capability lets you customize tone, structure, and detail level — matching real situations like “be formal for reports, be crisp for bug fixes.”
Claude Code supports configuration, slash Agents, and project‑level settings — ideal for making “style” a repeatable, versionable workflow.

The combo is: generate styles via the hidden Agent → switch with a slash Agent → control the pace by scenario.

What Does This Hidden Agent Do?

Community posts and issues indicate that after running @agent-output-style-setup, the terminal Agent guides you through preference prompts and generates several switchable styles (such as Concise, Educational, Code Reviewer, Rapid Prototyping). Many use it to establish a lowercase, conversational tone with minimal explanation and diff‑first output; some examples allow direct switching via @style concise.

Note: This is an “undocumented/experimental” capability and may change with versions; the stable approach is to solidify your final styles using Styles and custom slash Agents.

Get Started in 3 Steps (10 minutes)

Step 1: Run the wizard once
In the Claude Code interactive REPL, execute:

@agent-output-style-setup

Describe your preferences, for example: “concise, only necessary explanations, show file diffs by default, friendlier tone.” When finished, the Agent will confirm creation and usage.

Step 2: Persist the result in your project

Use Styles as the global/project default writing style; perfect for a “single team voice.”
Use custom slash Agents (e.g., @style-concise, @style-reviewer) as toggles to “switch gears anytime.” Agents are just Markdown files — commit to Git and share across the team.

Step 3: Combine with other settings

When needed, use /model to switch the model, /status to check status, and the standard /config entrypoint.

3 Practical Examples: Smoother Everyday Dev

1) Small bugfixes: diff by default

Directive: @style concise → “say what changed + why + diff.”
Value: less scrolling, so you can quickly confirm whether the change is acceptable.
Basis: Styles support “more concise, on‑point” output; Claude Code supports turning workflows into custom Agents.

2) Code review: structured feedback

Directive: @style reviewer.
Output: issue list, risks, suggestions, reusable snippets.
Value: turns “vibes and rants” into an “actionable checklist,” better for PR communication.
Basis: Styles define tone and structure; Claude Code best practices encourage reusable flows.

3) Onboarding: educational mode

Directive: @style educational.
Output: step‑by‑step explanations, conceptual threads, comparisons, and small exercises.
Value: gets newcomers up to speed without slowing down seniors.
Basis: Official Styles include “detailed/explanatory” presets; media reviews also highlight value for learning.

Tips

Bake styles into templates: place a set in /.claude/agents/*.md at the repo root so the team can call them uniformly.
Switch by scenario: “Formal” for documentation, “Concise” for debugging, “Reviewer” for refactors.
Don’t forget to revert: if a scenario conflicts, switch back to the default Style; Claude follows the principle that style must not affect correctness.

Risks & Limits

Undocumented features can change: upgrades may rename or move the entry; persist the end result into Styles and slash Agents to avoid surprises.
Don’t over‑compress: even when concise, ensure “complete and correct” — the baseline of Claude’s style system.
Make it visible for teams: check in style files so PRs/reviews can see and adjust them.

Final Thoughts

We used to rely on informal agreements for output style; now it’s one‑click to shape + one‑click to switch.
Wire this into your daily workflow and you’ll find: smoother communication, steadier cadence, and outputs that sound like you.

Which default style would you choose, and why? Share your thoughts.

Conductor Orchestrates Multiple Claude Code Agents

Aug 14, 2025

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Conductor: Orchestrate Multiple Claude Code Agents Together

In one sentence: Conductor lets you spin up multiple “Claude teammates” at once, each with its own isolated git worktree, so different tasks progress in parallel; you can also see who’s working, who’s stuck, and what changed — all at a glance.

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Introduction

For complex projects, parallel progress is the productivity unlock. The traditional approach means opening lots of terminals, manually splitting branches, hopping directories — and it’s easy to step on each other’s toes. Conductor turns that workflow into a visual control panel: with a few clicks, you can have multiple Claude Code instances working in their own isolated workspaces simultaneously. It also supports local/GitHub/any Git URL repositories, multi‑tab terminals, Slash commands, message queues, and archiving scripts — the practical stuff you actually need.

❗️Note: This article’s Conductor refers to the macOS app from conductor.build, not the Netflix/Orkes microservices workflow engine “Conductor OSS.” Don’t mix them up.

Highlights & Capabilities

1) Visual multi‑agent parallelism: see who’s running, who’s blocked, and what changed

Each Claude Code instance works independently, while the UI shows status and diffs — a team‑like collaboration experience.

2) Real isolation: each workspace is a new git worktree

Not just a temp folder — it’s one worktree + branch per agent, preventing overwrites and conflicts. The official FAQ is explicit: “Yes, each workspace is a new git worktree.”

3) Works with local repos, GitHub, any Git URL

Recent changes added local repository support; you can also one‑click clone remote repos and work entirely on your Mac.

4) Built‑in terminal with multiple tabs

Changelog entries repeatedly mention fixes/improvements for terminal tabs, confirming multi‑tab terminal support is built in.

5) Slash commands built in: capture frequent actions into short commands

The official updates announce Slash commands are live, manageable in settings; they pair nicely with Claude Code’s own Slash mechanism.

6) Message queue and archiving scripts

The changelog mentions a message queue (process multiple messages in order) and optional archiving scripts, making it easy to turn conversations and outputs into a traceable asset.

7) Reuse your existing Claude login/keys

Conductor directly uses your current Claude Code setup (API key, Pro or Max plan). No redundant configuration.

Installation & Preparation

Platform: currently a macOS app; visit the website and click Download Conductor.

Prep Claude Code: install and ensure Claude Code CLI/native binary works locally (see the official installation script/docs).

First run:

Open Conductor and add a repository as prompted (local path / GitHub / any Git URL).
Choose the number of Claude Code agents to start and give each a task description.
The app will create an independent worktree + branch for each agent and begin execution.

Getting Started: 3 Parallel Scenarios for Everyday Development

Scenario A: Fix tests while running Lint and formatting

Agent A: fix failing unit tests and assertions
Agent B: run ruff/black/eslint/prettier, etc.
Agent C: update CI configuration in sync Each agent works on a separate worktree branch without interference; merge them one by one afterward.

Scenario B: Safe rollout + canary/rollback choreography

Agent A: refactor authentication logic
Agent B: write rollback scripts and feature flags
Agent C: add SLO monitoring and alerts Turn these into Slash commands like /ship feature-x, /prepare rollback so one tap runs the whole flow.

Scenario C: Documentation and knowledge capture

A message queue lets you “throw tasks in to be processed in order,” then batch‑review the results
Use archiving scripts to package key conversations, change logs, and outputs (e.g., pre‑release dossiers) (Both features are noted in the official changelog; combine with your team’s conventions for automation.)

Workflow Suggestions (Aligned with Claude Code Best Practices)

Crisp task splitting: each agent focuses on one goal (e.g., Auth refactor / new reports page / DSL parser)
Maintain isolation: use separate worktree branches for different tasks to avoid blocking and improve merge quality/speed.
Template commands: collapse common prompts into Slash commands, turning “boilerplate chatter” into “one‑line instructions.”

Quickstart Checklist

Install Claude Code (if you haven’t).
Download and open Conductor.
In Conductor, add a repository (local / GitHub / Git URL).
Create multiple agents and write their individual tasks.
Watch logs/commands in the multi‑tab terminal; use the message queue when needed to send batched messages in order.
Use Slash commands to reuse your favorite workflows.
When done, use archiving scripts to package artifacts, or merge branches and ship.

Gotchas & Comparisons

Don’t confuse it with Conductor OSS: that’s a microservices orchestration platform (Netflix/Orkes community) — different from this Claude Code GUI.
Claude Code only (for now): the FAQ says, “Right now, just Claude Code. Others coming soon.” Don’t expect other models immediately.
Performance: parallelism consumes local resources; control agent count and use the message queue to pace execution.

Conclusion

Conductor = multi‑agent parallelism + worktree isolation + visual control. If you constantly juggle multiple tasks and worry about stepping on changes, this tool can instantly boost throughput and flow. Paired with Slash commands and archiving scripts, it turns “manual processes” into standardized buttons and converts “dialogue outputs” into a traceable knowledge base.

Do you think this “multi‑agent in parallel” approach fits your projects? How would you split tasks? Share your experience in the comments.

Use Claude Code Hooks to Send Messages to Telegram in Seconds

Aug 14, 2025

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Don’t want to babysit the terminal while coding? Let Claude Code “ping” you at critical moments. With Hooks + a Telegram Bot, wire the whole flow in 3 minutes — reliable, precise, fast.

Why this works

Hooks are hard rules. Not “prompt‑prayer,” but automations that run at fixed moments like “needs your authorization,” “awaiting input,” or “task finished.” Controllable and reusable.
Notification events are a natural fit. When Claude needs permissions, or has been idle for 60 seconds, an event fires. Tap this “faucet” to push alerts to your phone.
Implementation is dead simple. A small shell script + Telegram’s official API — done.

One diagram for the flow you’ll set up

Claude Code → Notification Hook fires → local script runs → call Telegram Bot API → message lands in your Telegram.

Hands‑on: 3 steps

1) Create a bot in Telegram

Talk to @BotFather, create a bot, get BOT_TOKEN.
Send a message to your bot, then use getUpdates to get your CHAT_ID.

curl -s "https://api.telegram.org/bot$BOT_TOKEN/getUpdates"

Find your conversation’s chat.id in the response.

Quick test: send plain text to confirm the path

curl -s -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"chat_id":"'"$CHAT_ID"'","text":"Hello from Claude Code!","disable_web_page_preview":true}' \
  "https://api.telegram.org/bot$BOT_TOKEN/sendMessage"

(Bot API supports JSON/HTML/Markdown; above is a minimal example.)

2) Write a Hook script (`telegram_notify.sh`)

Place it in your project: $PROJECT/.claude/hooks/telegram_notify.sh

#!/usr/bin/env bash
set -euo pipefail

: "${TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN:?Missing TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN}"
: "${TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID:?Missing TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID}"

payload="$(cat)"

event=$(jq -r '.hook_event_name // "Notification"' <<<"$payload")
msg=$(jq -r '
  if .hook_event_name=="Notification" then
    .message // "Claude needs your input"
  elif .hook_event_name=="Stop" then
    "Task finished ✅"
  elif .hook_event_name=="SubagentStop" then
    "Subtask finished ✅"
  else
    "Claude Code update"
  end
' <<<"$payload")

# HTML‑formatted message body
text="<b>Claude Code</b> — <i>${event}</i>%0A${msg}"

curl -sS -X POST \
  "https://api.telegram.org/bot${TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN}/sendMessage" \
  -d "chat_id=${TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID}" \
  -d "text=${text}" \
  -d "parse_mode=HTML" \
  -d "disable_web_page_preview=true" >/dev/null 2>&1

Notes:

Hooks read JSON from stdin; use jq to parse event and message.
parse_mode=HTML enables bold/line breaks; %0A is a reliable newline.

3) Register the Hook in Claude Code

Method A: the built‑in /hooks panel

Select Notification and Stop events; add command: "$CLAUDE_PROJECT_DIR/.claude/hooks/telegram_notify.sh"
Save to the Project or User config.

Method B: edit the settings file (example)

{
  "hooks": {
    "Notification": [
      { "hooks": [ { "type": "command",
        "command": "$CLAUDE_PROJECT_DIR/.claude/hooks/telegram_notify.sh" } ] }
    ],
    "Stop": [
      { "hooks": [ { "type": "command",
        "command": "$CLAUDE_PROJECT_DIR/.claude/hooks/telegram_notify.sh" } ] }
    ]
  }
}

Settings live at ~/.claude/settings.json, .claude/settings.json, etc.

Verification and troubleshooting

Trigger test: have Claude run a permission‑gated Bash command, or leave it idle for a minute; you should receive an alert.
Debug: claude --debug to inspect hook logs; or echo input to a temp file inside the script.
Common pitfalls
- Wrong chat_id → recheck via getUpdates.
- No line breaks → use %0A in the URL‑encoded text.
- JSON/quote escaping → in settings JSON, escape as \".

Advanced options (optional)

Richer formatting: HTML/Markdown for code blocks and link previews.
Security isolation: don’t want local tokens? Use an MCP‑based “Telegram Notifications” service (e.g., on Cloudflare Workers), then call it via an MCP tool.
Reference projects: some open‑source repos implement “Claude Code Telegram remote control/alerts” — borrow structure and permission design.

Security checklist (do run through it)

Hooks can execute arbitrary commands. Only keep team‑readable scripts; quote variables defensively to avoid path traversal.
Keep secrets in env vars or a secret manager; don’t echo them.
Trial in a standalone project before promoting to global.

How to put this into practice

Team flows: push to a group when permissions are needed; whoever’s online handles it.
Long‑running tasks: on Stop events, send a brief result summary/link.
Parallel subtasks: SubagentStop as separate pings for easy assignment.

Summary

Turn “wait a sec” into “phone buzzes.” Hooks decide the “when,” Telegram delivers to your hand. Reliable, simple, and focus‑friendly.

Omnara Pushes Real-Time Claude Code / Cursor / Copilot Coding Progress to Your Phone

Aug 14, 2025

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Omnara Pushes Real-Time Claude Code / Cursor / Copilot Coding Progress to Your Phone

Do long-running tasks stall with errors the moment you step away? Omnara, an open-source project, makes “human-in-the-loop” the default: monitor every step in real time, push critical checkpoints to your phone, and let you chime in with guidance anytime. No more discovering hours later that an agent crashed long ago.

The project site, docs, installation flow, and iOS client are live — you can try it now.

Why Use Omnara?

It tackles real pain points:

Real-time visibility: a timeline shows each agent action and its context. You’ll instantly see where it’s stuck.
Two-way human–agent dialogue: when uncertain, the agent pauses proactively, sends a notification to your phone, and waits for your brief instruction to proceed.
Mobile-first: iOS client plus web console — review and approve even on the subway.
Unified command center: manage Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and more in one panel.
Two operating modes:
1. Monitor local sessions in real time;
2. Initiate remotely — trigger tasks from your phone to run on your machine.
Protocol-friendly: supports MCP (Model Context Protocol), plus REST/Python SDKs for easy extension.
Open source + pricing: code is Apache-2.0; official Free/Pro ($9/mo) service and iOS IAP available.

Latest release v1.4.10 is out, fixing notification and other details.

Three-Minute Setup: Install and Start

Option A | Monitor local Claude Code sessions (recommended first run)

# Install (either)
pip install omnara
# or
uv pip install omnara

# Run the monitoring wrapper
omnara
# or
uv run omnara

After launch, your browser opens for login/binding; from then on, every step in your local Claude Code sessions streams live to the dashboard, and critical prompts get pushed to your phone.

Option B | Initiate tasks remotely from your phone

# Start the local service
omnara serve
# or
uv run omnara serve

Use the webhook URL printed in the terminal to add an agent in the mobile app. You can then start/pause/resume jobs from your phone.

How It Fits with Popular Tools

1) Claude Code (terminal / inside editor)

Wrap your Claude Code session with omnara as above.
You get a synced step stream, error points, and interactive prompts viewable/respondable from web/iOS.

2) Cursor

Cursor supports MCP servers. Add Omnara as an MCP server to gain remote initiation and two‑way interaction.
Sample configuration (from the README “Manual MCP Configuration”):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "omnara": {
      "command": "pipx",
      "args": ["run", "--no-cache", "omnara", "mcp", "--api-key", "YOUR_API_KEY"]
    }
  }
}

Save and Cursor’s agent will talk to Omnara in real time; you can give “product‑manager‑style” guidance from your phone.

3) GitHub Copilot / other agents

Many IDE‑built agents don’t yet natively support MCP, but you can use the REST API / Python SDK to proactively report key steps, questions, and approval points to Omnara:

from omnara import OmnaraClient
client = OmnaraClient(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
client.send_message(
  agent_type="copilot",
  content="Running integration tests for checkout flow",
  requires_user_input=False
)

When a test needs your “rollback?” confirmation, set requires_user_input=True. You’ll get a prompt on your phone and can reply with one tap.

Real-World Scenarios

Long-running refactors Kick off a 6‑hour refactor and step into meetings. Omnara streams each refactor step, change summary, and test delta. When a business rule is unclear, your phone buzzes; reply with a sentence and the agent carries on.

Night fixes When a midnight alert fires, review the agent’s investigation path and log highlights on your phone, and direct it to gather more evidence or rollback.

CI / data migrations Let an agent run a migration or E2E suite; migration progress, retry on failure, and schema‑change approvals are pushed centrally via Omnara — no more discovering in the morning that it failed hours ago.

Advanced and Self‑Hosting

Architecture: FastAPI backend + PostgreSQL, with Push/Email/SMS channels; frontend is Web (React) + iOS (React Native).
Protocols: MCP standard lets you plug in your tools/data sources — like giving AI a USB‑C port.
Source & license: Apache‑2.0, fork‑friendly.

FAQ

Q: What about offline? The local service buffers requests and syncs once online; critical actions require your confirmation to execute, preventing mishaps. (See official notes and code for mechanics.)

Q: Do I need to pay? The code is open source for self‑hosting; the official service offers Free / Pro ($9/mo) tiers and iOS IAP, great for managed convenience.

Conclusion

Agents that truly “communicate” double efficiency. Starting today, hand long runs to Omnara and only step in at critical junctures. That’s how human–AI collaboration should work.

Which task will you connect to Omnara first? Tell us in the comments.

Install Cheat Sheet

Install: pip install omnara or uv pip install omnara
Monitor local: omnara / uv run omnara
Remote initiation: omnara serve / uv run omnara serve
iOS client: search “Omnara: AI Command Center” in the App Store
MCP: add the mcpServers config shown above in your editor

Claude Code and Cursor read browser console logs via Browser Echo

Aug 13, 2025

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Stream the browser’s console.* logs and errors, in real time, **“echo”** back to your local terminal; zero-config out of the box, perfect for AI coding assistants that read terminal output such as Cursor / Claude Code / Copilot CLI / Gemini CLI.

Introduction

Can’t reproduce in production, no stack trace locally, and your AI assistant can’t see frontend logs? Browser Echo streams browser logs directly to your development terminal, non-intrusive to your code and no impact on production bundles, complete with file:line numbers and stack traces. Once the AI assistant can read the errors, it can generate fixes right inside Cursor or Claude Code.

Highlights

Optimized for AI coding assistants: terminal-friendly output; works directly with Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot CLI, and Gemini CLI.
Framework-agnostic, plug-and-play: React/Vue, the Vite family, TanStack Start, Nuxt 3/4, Next.js—all covered; custom integrations supported as well.
Development-only: no injection into production bundles; enabled by default only in dev mode.
Frontend logs that feel like backend logs: batched reporting, sendBeacon, file:line:col source info, stack traces, colorized terminal output.
Vite optional file sink (Next/Nuxt default to stdout).
Open-source MIT, actively updated: latest is v0.0.6 (2025-08-12).

Who should use it

You fix frontend bugs inside Cursor / Claude Code but can’t see the browser console.
You need client-side exceptions surfaced immediately to your terminal (or a file) for quick diagnosis.
Local reproduction is hard, and you want a smoother loop where AI reads logs → proposes a fix PR.

Next.js (App Router) in practice: install and use

The following uses Next 14/15 + App Router as an example.

① Install packages

# Use any package manager
pnpm add -D @browser-echo/core @browser-echo/next
# Or the npm/yarn equivalent

The Next provider for Browser Echo is used together with @browser-echo/core.

② Create the log intake route

By default, Next uses the development route: /api/client-logs. Make sure you export a POST handler.

Recommended (use the official handler)

The package ships an official handler; the export path may vary by version—use the repository README as the source of truth.

// Common usage (example). If the export path differs, adjust per the README.
export { POST } from '@browser-echo/next'

Note: you must have this route, otherwise the client payloads have nowhere to go.

Fallback (minimal custom handler)

If you want to validate the end-to-end flow first and switch to the official handler later, print the payloads temporarily:

export async function POST(req: Request) {
  const body = await req.json()
  console.log('[browser]', body) // Simple passthrough logging; replace with the package handler later
  return Response.json({ ok: true })
}

③ Inject the script component in `<head>`

Critical: you must render <BrowserEchoScript />.

import type { Metadata } from 'next'
import { BrowserEchoScript } from '@browser-echo/next'

export const metadata: Metadata = { title: 'My App' }

export default function RootLayout({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
  return (
    <html lang="en">
      <head>
        <BrowserEchoScript
          options={{
            // Route defaults to /api/client-logs (Next)
            // Or customize: route: '/api/client-logs'
            include: ['warn', 'error'],    // Noise control: only warnings and errors
            stackMode: 'condensed',        // Stack display: none | condensed | full
            showSource: true,              // Print file:line:col
            tag: '[browser]'               // Terminal prefix
          }}
        />
      </head>
      <body>{children}</body>
    </html>
  )
}

These option names and defaults come from a shared configuration in the docs; the Next/Nuxt/Vite providers expose them as plugin parameters or component props.

④ View during development and fix with AI

Start your local dev server and watch browser logs print in the terminal in real time.
In Cursor / Claude Code, open the terminal panel so the AI can read logs → generate fixes.

⑤ Quick troubleshooting

No logs at all: Ensure you’ve exported POST in app/api/client-logs/route.ts, and that <BrowserEchoScript /> is rendered in <head>.
Too noisy: Set include to ['warn', 'error'] and use condensed for stackMode.
Production behavior: the provider injects only in development and won’t pollute prod bundles. If you want to remove all console.* in production, use your bundler’s strip plugin separately.

How it differs from traditional frontend observability

Tools like Datadog/Grafana RUM provide aggregated production metrics and alerts; Browser Echo focuses on local development debugging and AI collaboration, optimizing for fastest feedback and terminal readability. They complement each other.

Closing

With Browser Echo, frontend errors no longer “get stuck in the browser.” Spot issues at a glance in the terminal, and let AI fix them in one go. Install it, and you’ll feel your frontend “closed-loop speed” noticeably increase. Add it to your Next project and give it a spin today.

Claude Code’s Opus Plan Mode: Cheaper and Smarter

Aug 13, 2025

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Claude Code’s “Opus Plan Mode” = Plan with Opus, execute with Sonnet. It turns what we’ve been doing manually — “Opus thinks, Sonnet does” — into a one‑click strategy: let the stronger Opus handle complex reasoning, and let the more cost‑effective Sonnet actually write and modify files.

How to Enable

In the terminal, type /model and select the Opus Plan Mode option from the menu; use /status anytime to check the current model.
Enter/exit Plan Mode: press Shift+Tab (most terminals require two quick presses). In this mode it only analyzes and plans — it won’t edit files or run commands.
When you’re ready to actually implement, exit Plan Mode (via shortcut or the ExitPlanMode tool).

Why It Saves Tokens

Official pricing: Opus 4.1 $15/$75 (input/output per million tokens), Sonnet 4 $3/$15. Opus is roughly 5× more expensive. Use it only for “thinking/planning” and hand code generation to Sonnet — your costs drop accordingly.
Additionally, Claude Code has a default hybrid strategy: start with Opus up to a quota, then automatically switch to Sonnet (recommended default). It balances “power vs. cost”.

When to Use It

Unfamiliar repo analysis → solution design → task breakdown: In Plan Mode, have Opus summarize the architecture, list change steps and acceptance criteria; once confirmed, execute. Plan Mode itself supports “analyze only, no hands-on changes”.
High‑risk changes (upgrades, refactors, migrations): first have Opus write a detailed implementation plan and rollback strategy, then use Sonnet to implement step by step.
Long‑running agents: decoupling planning from execution keeps costs controllable and moves closer to agents that can run complex tasks for extended periods.

Tips

Want safer defaults: set permissions.defaultMode to plan so you plan first, execute later.
Use /model to switch combinations on the fly (e.g., temporarily use Opus end‑to‑end to get past a roadblock).

Notes

Heavy users may encounter new weekly limits for now (mainly targeting 24/7 “whale‑style” agent usage). During planning, articulate the approach clearly and reuse plans to reduce wasted reasoning.

In short: Opus “thinks it through,” Sonnet “gets it done.” Same progress, lower cost, and the “plan → execute” cadence becomes a baked‑in workflow. Your intuition is spot‑on — this does push agents a step closer to “complex tasks that can run long and steady”.

Writing Persona‑First Requirement Docs for Claude Code and Cursor

Aug 13, 2025

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This one’s for people who can code—and who also “write for AI.” If you state your needs clearly, the AI stops wandering. A solid “persona + requirement story” is the best prompt you can give an AI.

Introduction

Ever spend ages explaining to an AI, only to have it still “get you wrong”?
The root cause is simple—the need wasn’t structured.

Here’s a persona‑first requirement doc you can drop straight into Claude Code / Cursor. Fill it out and the AI rarely drifts; pair it with slash‑commands / .cursorrules for one‑click reuse and a unified team style.
At the end you’ll find multi‑language titles, cover/illustration prompts, and social copy ready to post.

1) Why start with “persona + requirement story”?

Personas make users feel real: when goals, pain points, and motivations are explicit, both the team and AI second‑guess less. Authoritative UX research stresses: ground personas in real research, not guesswork.
Stories make needs actionable: agile favors user stories in the form of Persona + Need + Purpose, which is more likely to drive execution.
AI needs crisp instructions: official prompt guidelines recommend being clear, specific, and example‑driven—results are far more stable.

2) A ready‑to‑reuse Markdown template

Put it at the project root as CLAUDE.md or near your .cursorrules; wire it to a slash command for instant reuse.

# Persona‑First Requirement Doc (for AI)

## 1) Persona
- Name: Fitness Beginner / 28 y/o / Works out 3x per week
- Goal: Lose 5kg in 3 months
- Pain points: Poor form, fear of injury, irregular schedule
- Context: Late work hours, no personal trainer, wants to follow short videos
- Alternatives: Random short videos; in‑app exercise library (can’t maintain habit)
> Persona grounded in interview notes / historical data (if any)

## 2) 5W1H + JTBD (job to be done)
- What: Generate a “15‑minute, at‑home, no‑equipment” plan, 3x per week
- Who: The persona above
- When/Where: Weeknights at 21:00, living room
- Why: Fat loss + habit building
- How: AI outputs exercise list + demo links + key voice cues
- JTBD: I “hire” this plan to complete a safe and effective fat‑burn routine within limited time

## 3) Constraints / Non‑functionals
- Equipment: Phone + yoga mat only
- Safety: Avoid knee‑stress moves
- Privacy: No video uploads
- Output format: Markdown table + JSON (fields: move/duration/cues/link)

## 4) Examples (few‑shot)
- Example input: Low stamina; old knee injury
- Example output: 3 moves × 3 rounds, total ≤ 15 min; each with “common mistake alert”

## 5) Acceptance criteria (Gherkin)
Feature: Generate at‑home fat‑burn plan
  Scenario: 15‑minute low‑impact training
    Given the user starts on “Monday night”
    When they request a “low‑impact fat‑burn” plan
    Then return 3 moves × 3 rounds, total time ≤ 15 minutes
    And each move includes: name/duration/key cues/safety tip/demo link
    And output both Markdown and JSON

## 6) Priority (MoSCoW)
- Must: Low impact, ≤ 15 minutes, Markdown + JSON
- Should: Include demo links
- Could: Provide metronome voice cues
- Won’t: Heart‑rate strap integration (defer this iteration)

Notes:

Given/When/Then makes requirements more executable for both AI and testers.

MoSCoW keeps scope in check and prevents bloat.

3) “Wire” the doc into Claude Code / Cursor

1) Claude Code: codify the workflow with Slash Commands

Split the template into commands, for example /spec persona-story. Place commands under .claude/commands/*.md; namespaces and parameters are supported.

Example: .claude/commands/spec-persona.md

---
name: spec-persona
description: Generate a persona‑first spec with 5W1H + JTBD + Gherkin + MoSCoW
---

Using the following info, complete and output the Markdown template (keep headings). Ask clarifying questions as needed:
- Persona: $ARGUMENTS
- Output: English; also generate a copyable JSON skeleton
- Style: concise, list‑first, bold key terms

Advanced: chain “write spec → generate tasks → open PR.” Official guidance also encourages feeding structured data to Claude via commands/tools.

2) Cursor: enforce your norms with Rules

Cursor recommends rules that are focused, executable, and modular, with key examples embedded in the rule file.

Snippet: .cursorrules

name: PersonaSpec
rules:
  - "When I state a need, first generate a ‘Persona‑First Requirement Doc’ with sections: Persona / 5W1H+JTBD / Constraints / Examples / Gherkin / MoSCoW."
  - "Before final output, include Gherkin acceptance criteria."
  - "Scope control follows MoSCoW; exclude Won’t items by default."

Cursor’s docs also explain “intent context” and system prompts; pairing them with rules improves stability.

4) Writing tips that make AI comply

Base personas on research, not imagination.
Be clear/specific/example‑driven; provide positive and negative examples when needed.
Story form: use the “Persona + Need + Purpose” sentence pattern.
Acceptance first: write Gherkin early so implementation doesn’t drift.
Scope control: use MoSCoW per iteration; lock down Musts and keep the rest flexible.

5) Two small, practical samples (drop right into the AI)

Scenario A: Generate a “return request” workflow (e‑commerce admin)

Persona:

Support agent; goal: complete return approvals in ≤ 3 minutes
Pain points: scattered info; repetitive buyer follow‑ups

Gherkin acceptance:

Feature: Return request ticket
  Scenario: Collect all evidence in one pass
    Given the buyer submits a return request
    When the system generates an evidence checklist and guides uploads
    Then the agent can view proofs, order details, and logistics on a single page
    And both approve/reject paths require a one‑click template reply

MoSCoW: Must = single‑page review, template replies; Should = auto‑classify common reasons; Won’t = no 3PL‑warehouse API this release.

Scenario B: Frontend component library upgrade checklist (Cursor)

User story:
“As the frontend lead, I need to upgrade the component library from v2 to v3 without changing visual appearance, so we can ship safely.”

Acceptance JSON (have the AI emit this schema):

{
  "breakingChanges": [{"component": "Modal", "action": "rename", "from": "isOpen", "to": "open"}],
  "codemods": ["npx jscodeshift -t modal-open-codemod.js src/**/*.{ts,tsx}"],
  "tests": ["Modal opens on button click", "Modal traps focus"]
}

6) Common pitfalls and anti‑patterns

Scope too large: split into deliverable “units of user value”; each item should be Gherkin‑able.
Vague acceptance: avoid “looks fine” or “close enough”; use verifiable conditions + results.
Priority drift: put “nice‑to‑haves” in Could and keep Must shippable.
Imagined personas: must be evidence‑based (interviews/logs/historical tickets).

Conclusion

Good docs aren’t for the boss or yourself; they’re execution manuals for the AI and the team.
Chain “Persona + 5W1H + JTBD + Constraints + Examples + Gherkin + MoSCoW,” and Claude Code / Cursor will almost never veer off course.

Which project will you wire into this doc flow first? What do you think?

terminalcp lets Claude Code manage Terminal sessions like Playwright

Aug 13, 2025

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In one sentence: terminalcp = Playwright for the terminal.
It lets an AI agent start, operate, and read any command‑line tool (LLDB/GDB, Python REPL, database shells, even other AI CLIs) like a human—and lets you and me take over the same session at any time.

Introduction

You may already use Playwright/Browser for web automation—so what about an “automation console” for the command line?
terminalcp abstracts “what a human does in the terminal” into an MCP tool: start a process → send keystrokes → read output → manage multiple sessions, and also supports socket attach so you can watch and take over the AI’s actions in real time.

Why add it to your toolchain?

1) Truly interactive control
Not just “run a command and exit,” but persistent sessions: single‑step in LLDB/GDB, try code in a REPL, or view the “full screen” in TUI apps like vim/htop.

2) Two output modes, pick as needed

Terminal mode (stdout): captures the rendered screen buffer, perfect for debuggers and TUIs.
Stream mode: captures the raw text stream (ANSI stripped by default), and supports incremental reads with since_last—more efficient for builds/logs.

3) High‑fidelity PTY
Processes run in a pseudo‑terminal, preserving colors/cursor moves/special key sequences—just like human input; plus it manages multiple processes in the background so your agent doesn’t block.

4) Socket attach: the key to human–AI collaboration
Each process automatically exposes a Unix domain socket. You can attach to an already‑running AI session to co‑view and co‑operate, jumping in to help anytime.

5) More “AI‑friendly” than screen/tmux

Structured responses (JSON) instead of a wall of text.
Clean output (ANSI can be stripped), easier to feed into an LLM.
Incremental reads and lifecycle management (exit codes, etc.) built in.

Install and quick start (works with any MCP client)

Standard config (works for most tools)
Add the server in your MCP client:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "terminalcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@mariozechner/terminalcp@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code (CLI)

claude mcp add -s user terminalcp npx @mariozechner/terminalcp@latest

Cursor
Settings → MCP → Add new MCP Server
Name: terminalcp, Type: command, Command:
npx @mariozechner/terminalcp@latest.

VS Code (incl. Copilot Agent)

code --add-mcp '{"name":"terminalcp","command":"npx","args":["@mariozechner/terminalcp@latest"]}'

After installation, GitHub Copilot Agent in VS Code can use it directly.

Windsurf / other MCP clients
Follow their MCP docs with the “standard config” above, or install globally first:

npm install -g @mariozechner/terminalcp

Then configure:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "terminalcp": { "command": "terminalcp" }
  }
}

Requirements: Node.js ≥ 18; any MCP‑capable client (VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, Goose, etc.).

How does it work with Claude Code / Cursor?

Principle: terminalcp exposes a single MCP tool terminal, and you control sessions via JSON commands: start / stdin / stdout / stream / stop / list / term-size.

Workflow A: Let Claude control another AI CLI

Start Claude/Gemini CLIs (use an absolute path; shell aliases won’t work):

{"action":"start","command":"/Users/you/.claude/local/claude --dangerously-skip-permissions"}
{"action":"start","command":"gemini","cwd":"/path/to/project"}

Send input (auto submit/Enter):

{"action":"stdin","id":"proc-123","data":"Write a test for main.py","submit":true}

Read the full screen (great for TUI/debugger UIs):

{"action":"stdout","id":"proc-123"}

Clean up the process:

{"action":"stop","id":"proc-123"}

Shell aliases don’t apply; for interactive CLIs prefer submit:true; remember to stop when done.

Workflow B: Tail builds/logs incrementally

{"action":"start","command":"npm run build"}
{"action":"stream","id":"proc-456","since_last":true}
{"action":"stream","id":"proc-456","since_last":true}

ANSI is stripped by default; set strip_ansi:false if you need color codes.

Workflow C: REPL / debugging

Python REPL

{"action":"start","command":"python3 -i"}
{"action":"stdin","id":"proc-456","data":"import numpy as np","submit":true}
{"action":"stdout","id":"proc-456"}

LLDB

{"action":"start","command":"lldb ./myapp"}
{"action":"stdin","id":"proc-789","data":"break main","submit":true}
{"action":"stdin","id":"proc-789","data":"run","submit":true}
{"action":"stdout","id":"proc-789"}

Collaboration superpower: socket attach (tmux‑like, but smarter)

Name the process when starting it:

{"action":"start","command":"python3 -i","name":"python-debug"}

From your local terminal, list and attach:

terminalcp ls
terminalcp attach python-debug
# or: terminalcp attach proc-abc123

Operate together in your own terminal;
Ctrl+Q to detach without killing the session;
Supports multiple concurrent attachments;
Socket paths live under ~/.terminalcp/sessions/.

How it differs from screen/tmux (tested: better for AI)

Structured responses: JSON replies that are easy for agents to parse.
Reliable output capture: stdout gives the rendered screen; stream supports incremental “since_last” reads.
Less noise: ANSI control codes stripped by default so escape sequences don’t swamp your context.
State‑aware: detects process exit and error codes.
No guessing timing: avoids brittle sleep‑style “maybe it’s done” waits.
You can “simulate” some of this with tmux/screen, but it’s tedious and fragile.

Best‑practice checklist

Use absolute paths for CLIs (e.g., Claude CLI); shell aliases don’t apply.
For interactive commands, use {"submit":true}—or send text and \r as two steps.
Use stream + since_last for long tasks to avoid re‑pulling full logs.
Name sessions + attach via sockets for quick collaboration and fire‑fighting.
Explicitly stop when finished; on MCP client exit, leftover processes are auto‑cleaned.
Licensed MIT—safe to integrate into internal toolchains.

Conclusion

If you’re building AI‑assisted development / internal DevTools / AIOps, terminalcp turns “everything in the terminal” into an orchestrable API: agent control, human–agent co‑operation, automation with visibility. Starting today, let your AI not just “run commands,” but actually “use the terminal.”

Where will you plug it in first?
Build logs, kernel debugging, on‑call incident response—or turning Claude/Gemini into controllable “sub‑agents”? What do you think?

📦 Appendix: copy‑and‑paste quick reference

MCP standard config (works for most clients)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "terminalcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@mariozechner/terminalcp@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code CLI

claude mcp add -s user terminalcp npx @mariozechner/terminalcp@latest

VS Code CLI

code --add-mcp '{"name":"terminalcp","command":"npx","args":["@mariozechner/terminalcp@latest"]}'

Global install (optional)

npm install -g @mariozechner/terminalcp

Use Claude Code to Manage Your Work–Life Journals and Reflections

Aug 13, 2025

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In the fast-paced world of AI-powered work and life, we’re often busy putting out fires and seldom pause to examine our state and direction.
If you spent just a few minutes a day to record your mood, summarize takeaways, and plan for tomorrow—and then let Claude Code analyze trends, spot patterns, and offer gentle suggestions—wouldn’t each day feel more within your control?

Here is a set of configurations you can use with Claude Code right away: includes a directory setup, a custom /daily-checkin Slash Command, and a companion subagent (placed under .claude/agents/ per the official docs, not .claude/subagents/). I’ve also added frontmatter and allowed tools to ensure it can read/write your journal files and run a bit of Bash when needed. See the in-line notes for references.

1) Create Directories

mkdir -p .claude/commands
mkdir -p journal/daily

2) `.claude/commands/daily-checkin.md`

This is the command file you’ll trigger via /daily-checkin. Notes: supports $ARGUMENTS (if you want to pass notes/tags) and allows Read/Write/Glob/Bash tools for file access and simple shell tasks.

---
description: A personal daily reflection and planning system that saves entries and triggers analysis.
argument-hint: [optional-notes]
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Glob, Bash
model: claude-sonnet-4-20250514
---

# Daily Check-in
A personal daily reflection and planning system.

## Process

1) First, understand the user's context:
   - If present, read `CLAUDE.md` (project memory) to personalize the greeting and understand the current work focus.
   - Skim any obvious personal/business context files (e.g., README, docs, roadmap) only if quickly helpful.

2) Greet warmly and ask:

🌅 **Daily Check-in for {{today}}**
Good {{timeofday}}! Let's reflect on your day.

1. How are you feeling today? (1–10 + brief description)
2. What are 3 things you accomplished today? (big or small)
3. What's your #1 priority for tomorrow?
4. Energy level: (1–10)
5. Any challenges or blockers you faced?
6. What are you grateful for today?
7. Any other thoughts or reflections?

3) After gathering all answers:
   - Save **verbatim** to `journal/daily/{{today}}.md`
   - File format:

```

# Daily Check-in — {{today}}

## Mood

* Score: X/10
* Notes: ...

## Energy

* Score: X/10
* Notes: ...

## Accomplishments (3)

* ...
* ...
* ...

## Tomorrow's #1 Priority

* ...

## Challenges/Blockers

* ...

## Gratitude

* ...

## Other Thoughts

* ...

```

4) Then launch the **daily-reflection** subagent to analyze:
   - Provide today's Q&A content
   - Also reference the last **3** days of entries if available:
     `journal/daily/{{today-1}}.md`, `journal/daily/{{today-2}}.md`, `journal/daily/{{today-3}}.md`

**Subagent prompt to send:**

> Analyze today's check-in (full text below) and the last 3 days if present.
> Generate:
> 1) Mood and energy patterns
> 2) Accomplishment momentum score
> 3) Insights about productivity patterns
> 4) Gentle suggestions for tomorrow
> 5) Weekly trend if enough data
> 6) Celebration of wins (however small)
>
> Then create a **visual summary** (ASCII/markdown charts) and return a complete markdown report.

5) Save the subagent’s final report to:
   - `journal/daily/{{today}}-reflection.md`

6) Tone:
   - Encouraging, empathetic; focus on progress over perfection.

## Implementation Notes

- Use `Read`/`Write` to access `journal/daily/*.md`.
- Use `Glob` to find the previous 3 entries.
- Use `Bash(date:*; ls:*)` if needed to resolve dates/list files quickly.

3) `.claude/agents/daily-reflection.md`

This is the analysis subagent triggered by /daily-checkin. The location and structure follow the official “Subagents” documentation (frontmatter with name/description/tools plus the system prompt).

---
name: daily-reflection
description: Thoughtful life coach & personal development analyst for daily check-ins. Use to analyze today's entry plus last 3 days, then produce patterns, suggestions, and a celebration of wins.
tools: Read, Write, Glob
model: claude-sonnet-4-20250514
---

# Daily Reflection Analyst

You are a thoughtful life coach and personal development analyst specializing in daily reflection and growth patterns.

## Your Role
Help track well-being, productivity, and personal growth through insightful analysis of daily check-ins.

## Analysis Capabilities

### 1) Mood & Energy Patterns
- Track mood trends over time
- Identify energy peaks and valleys
- Correlate mood with accomplishments
- Spot early warning signs of burnout

### 2) Visual Elements
Create simple ASCII/markdown visuals such as:

**Mood Trend (Last 7 Days)**
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
 7   8   6   9   7   8   ?

**Energy Levels**
[████████░░] ~80% average this week

### 3) Output Format
#### 📊 Today's Snapshot
- Mood: X/10 [emoji] (description)
- Energy: X/10 ⚡ (description)
- Wins: X ✅ (momentum status)

#### 📈 Patterns Noticed
- What's working well
- Gentle observations
- Correlation insights

#### 🎯 Tomorrow's Focus
- Gentle suggestions
- Energy optimization tips
- Celebration of progress

### 4) Analysis Guidelines
- Be encouraging and empathetic
- Focus on patterns over individual days
- Celebrate small wins
- Provide gentle, actionable suggestions
- Use positive, growth-oriented language

### 5) Output Structure (Markdown)
1. **Today's Summary** — Key metrics and mood
2. **Pattern Analysis** — Trends and insights
3. **Tomorrow's Focus** — Gentle suggestions
4. **Weekly Progress** — If enough data exists
5. **Celebration** — Acknowledge wins

## I/O Contract

**Inputs (from caller):**
- Today's full check-in text (required)
- Up to last 3 days’ entries (optional if exist)

**Process:**
- Parse numeric mood/energy if provided; estimate gently if qualitative only
- Compute a “momentum score” from count/consistency of wins
- Derive 2–4 concise, actionable suggestions for tomorrow
- Build 1–2 simple visuals

**Outputs:**
- Return a single, well-formatted markdown report.

How to Use

Open the Claude Code interactive UI and type: /daily-checkin (or /daily-checkin some-notes-or-tags).
The command will prompt you with the Q&A, save journal/daily/YYYY-MM-DD.md, then automatically invoke daily-reflection to generate and save journal/daily/YYYY-MM-DD-reflection.md.
If you prefer this command to be “user-level” rather than project-level, place the command file under ~/.claude/commands/ instead (and similarly, place the subagent under ~/.claude/agents/).

ZCF One-Click: Fully Kit Out Claude Code with a Complete Developer Toolkit

Aug 12, 2025

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Keywords: zero-config installation, interactive menu, CCR routing, cost-optimized model usage, BMAD team workflows, Git command set

—

Introduction

Installing Claude Code, importing workflows, setting up API/MCP, configuring persona and default models… doing it all manually is tedious and error-prone. ZCF (Zero-Config Claude-Code Flow) bundles everything into a one-click, out-of-the-box setup. It supports both Chinese and English, an interactive menu, enterprise-grade workflows, and CCR cost-saving routing, getting your dev environment humming in minutes.

—

Highlights at a Glance (Why It’s Worth Using)

Zero configuration + one-click init: npx zcf opens an interactive menu; choose 1 to complete: install Claude Code, import workflows, configure API or CCR, configure MCP. Perfect for spinning up new machines/new team members fast.
Intuitive interactive menu: Covers API/CCR, MCP, default model, AI persona and other common options; also includes CCR management and usage stats (ccusage).
CCR (Claude Code Router) cost-saving routing: Route requests by type to different models, so you can call Gemini, DeepSeek and other “free/low-cost models” directly from the Claude Code UI. Comes with a Web UI and one-click upgrades.
BMAD enterprise workflows: Built-in multi-role agents for product, project, architecture, development, testing, etc., supporting both greenfield and legacy projects, with auto-generated docs; /bmad-init initializes with one command.
Practical Git command set: /git-commit for smart commits, /git-rollback for safe rollbacks, /git-cleanBranches to clean branches. Turns common Git operations into guided flows.

All of the above is clearly documented with examples in the project README’s Quick Start, CCR, BMAD, installation flow, and install options list.

—

Installation & Initialization (The Easiest Path)

# Option A: Interactive menu (recommended)
npx zcf

# Option B: One-shot setup
npx zcf i   # Install Claude Code + import workflows + configure API/CCR + configure MCP

# Claude Code already installed, only update workflows
npx zcf u

# Open CCR management (cost-saving router)
npx zcf ccr

# Usage statistics (ccusage)
npx zcf ccu

The menu lets you choose: interface language, AI output language, AI persona, auth method (Auth Token or API Key), whether to use CCR, whether to install MCP. Backups and merge strategies are built-in throughout for peace of mind.

—

Recommended Usage (Results from Day One)

1) Kickstart a New Project

Run npx zcf i for full initialization → after launching claude, type /init to auto-generate CLAUDE.md, so the AI first understands your project’s skeleton.
For small tasks, just write natural language; follow SOLID/KISS/DRY/YAGNI with a minimal-change mindset.

2) Build Features the Structured Way

/feat <task>: Automatically enters the two phases of Planning → UI, ideal for page/interaction requirements.
/workflow <task>: Presents multiple approaches, asks for your feedback at each step, and supports on-the-fly plan changes — much stronger controllability.

3) Teaming Up and Modernizing Legacy Systems

/bmad-init boots BMAD team workflows, defining roles, quality gates, and documentation output — great for multi-person parallel work and legacy system remediation.

4) Drive Costs Down

Configure CCR with npx zcf ccr:
- Rule-based routing: “retrieval/rewrites → economical models”, “core implementation/review → strong models.”
- npx zcf check-updates upgrades CCR and Claude Code in one go.

5) Daily Hygiene and Safe Rollbacks

/git-commit, /git-rollback, /git-cleanBranches turn Git operations into guided flows, reducing slips and making rollbacks safer.

—

Who Is It For

Individual developers: New laptop to fully set up an AI dev stack in three minutes.
Small teams/contract collaborations: Unified configuration and workflows; new members start contributing immediately.
Mid-to-large teams/ToB projects: BMAD multi-role + quality gates; controlled execution with complete documentation.

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Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid

Language and persona: In the menu, you can set AI output language and Assistant persona (Professional, Friendly, etc.), which significantly influence communication style and output quality.
MCP services: Optional services like Context7, DeepWiki, Playwright, Exa — enable as needed to avoid unnecessary costs.
Solid on Windows / Termux: ZCF includes platform adaptation and formatting fixes, plus sturdier command detection.

—

Closing

ZCF streamlines the “setup configs, organize workflows, control costs” grind into a single sweep. Imagine this: a new teammate joins, runs npx zcf i, grabs a drink, and the project is ready to run. Which part would you try first — CCR cost-saving routing or BMAD team workflows? Share in the comments.

—

Claude Code Orchestrates Cursor Agent with GPT-5

Aug 12, 2025

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Use Claude Code as a “control center.” With a custom slash command, hand the task off to the Cursor Agent CLI so that GPT-5 can modify code locally, run commands, and report results back.

GPT-5 is OpenAI’s most capable coding model to date, with improvements for real-world engineering scenarios and long-horizon agent tasks. The company explicitly highlights its strengths in “agentic coding” products such as Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, and Codex CLI. Codex CLI also sets GPT-5 as the default/recommended model.

The screenshot shows a configuration snippet in .claude/agents/gpt-5.md:

name: gpt-5 — describes this “sub-agent” as suitable for deep research, second opinions, and bug fixing.
tools: Bash, model: sonnet.
The system prompt positions it as a “senior software architect.”
It includes an example command: cursor-agent -p "TASK and CONTEXT", then reports the result back to the user.

This is the pattern: Claude handles orchestration; the hands-on work is delegated to an external agent (Cursor).

What Is a Slash Command? How Do I Use It?

It’s essentially a set of “common directives in Markdown,” stored at the project or user level and invoked anytime with /name arguments.

Storage locations: project-level .claude/commands/; user-level ~/.claude/commands/. The filename is the command name.
Optional Frontmatter: description, model, argument-hint, allowed-tools, etc.
Supports injecting Bash output into context: prefix with ! to execute, e.g., ! git status. You must declare allowed Bash commands in the frontmatter.
Supports $ARGUMENTS placeholders, @file references, and namespaces (subdirectories enable names like /frontend:build).

Use case: let external CLIs handle “assembling, pulling code, running tests, generating patches,” while Claude coordinates and summarizes. The official docs explicitly support this workflow.

How to Use

Preparation

Install Cursor Agent CLI
curl https://cursor.com/install -fsS | bash
Use --model "gpt-5" if needed.

Slash Command Reference

Save the following as .claude/commands/cursor-gpt-5.md:

---
name: gpt-5
description: Use this agent when you need to use gpt-5 for deep research, second opinion or fixing a bug. Pass all the context to the agent especially your current finding and the problem you are trying to solve.
tools: Bash
model: sonnet
---

You are a senior software architect specializing in rapid codebase analysis and comprehension. Your expertise lies in using gpt-5 for deep research, second opinion or fixing a bug. Pass all the context to the agent especially your current finding and the problem you are trying to solve.

Run the following command to get the latest version of the codebase:

```bash
cursor-agent -p "TASK and CONTEXT"
```

Then report back to the user with the result.

Use in Claude Code

In Claude Code, invoke the /cursor-gpt-5 command and Claude will automatically recognize and call the corresponding sub-agent to handle the task.

> /cursor-gpt-5 <TASK and CONTEXT>

Final Thoughts

Let Claude be the “director” and delegate execution to Cursor GPT-5.
Your job is to state the goal clearly—let it run, review, and deliver.

AI Power List (as of 2025/8/9): 25 Tools Worth Using Right Now

Aug 9, 2025

Vibe Sparking

This quick-start checklist is for those who build products, write code, or design. I split the latest “AI Power List” by use case, and for each category only cover why it’s chosen + how to use it. No long reports—read it and put it to work immediately.

At a Glance: What to Choose for Each Scenario

Writing plans/leading teams: GPT-5 / Claude Opus 4.1
Design assets: Midjourney + Ideogram (typesetting) + Recraft (vector)
Ads/gameplay videos: Sora / Veo 3 / Runway Gen-3
Music/vocals: Suno 4.5+ / Eleven Music
Subtitles/meeting minutes: Whisper → Dify workflow
Multi-model access: OpenRouter + Replicate/Fal
Automation: n8n / Coze / Opal
Local inference/self-hosting: DeepSeek-R1, Wan 2.2, olmOCR

Introduction: How to Get Faster Start-up and Higher ROI This Year

Two takeaways:

General-purpose frontier models got stronger: GPT-5, Claude Opus 4.1, Qwen3, Kimi K2 and others noticeably improved in reasoning, front-end generation, and agent tasks.
Vertical tools matured: Video (Sora, Veo 3, Runway Gen-3), music (Suno 4.5+, Eleven Music), and design (Midjourney, Ideogram, Recraft) are now stable, fast, and great-looking.

General-Purpose Models (Tackle Hard Problems, Run Projects, Brainstorm Partner)

1) GPT-5 (top pick) Exceptional front-end/multimodal coding—can generate production-ready responsive UIs in one go, with better aesthetics for typography and whitespace. Ideal for turning “sketchy ideas” straight into clickable pages/micro-sites.

Getting started: Provide Figma screenshots + interaction notes; request a runnable project in Next.js + Tailwind + shadcn/ui.

2) Claude Opus 4.1 (code and agent tasks) Strengthened real-world coding and multi-step reasoning; within Claude Code you can execute workflows directly—great for an engineering flow of “plan first, then execute.”

3) Qwen3 (Chinese ecosystem + flexible local/cloud) Flagship model now competitive in code, math, and general abilities; easy enterprise integration within Alibaba’s ecosystem.

4) DeepSeek-R1 (value and open-source vibe) Open weights and friendlier licensing; stronger RL-style reasoning; suitable for low-cost self-hosted inference and distillation.

5) Kimi K2 / GLM-4.5 / Grok 4 (niche strengths)

K2: Large-scale MoE, longer context, stronger tool use; smooth for Chinese scenarios.
GLM-4.5: Emphasizes reasoning, coding, and agent use cases.
Grok 4: Strong at native tool use + real-time search scenarios.

Want to experiment locally? Watch for OpenAI’s GPT-OSS-120B/20B open weights—good targets for high-end local rigs.

Midjourney: Top-tier for texture and stylization; even lighting details hold up. Ideogram: Outstanding typography/legibility—great for KV, banners, and headline lockups. Recraft: One-click editable vectors and flat illustrations; easy to maintain brand consistency. Qwen-Image: Strong Chinese text rendering and precision edits—useful for domestic needs. Imagen (Google): Realism, typography, and safety watermarking are more comprehensive.

Practical tip: Provide 3 style directions + 1 “avoid” constraint (e.g., “no oversharpening”), and request layered PSD/SVG for easier post-production.

Text-to-Video (Ad Cuts, App Store Trailers, Gameplay Demos)

Sora: Strong visual quality + physical consistency; can generate 20s 1080p with iterative editing. Ideal for concept pieces/gameplay demos. Runway Gen-3: Better prompt adherence and motion coherence; highly production-ready. Luma Dream Machine (Ray2): Fast cinematic motion results; included in subscription. Veo 3 (Google): Native audio, lip-sync, and image-to-video now in Gemini/Vertex. Wan 2.2: High playability in the open-source community; good for hybrid local/cloud experiments.

Execution advice: Break your script into a shot list (shot size/duration/subject/camera move), generate per shot, then assemble with Runway/CapCut.

AI Music and Voice (Game OSTs, Short-Form BGM, Podcast Intros)

Suno v4.5+: Versatile styles and more realistic vocals; adds production-grade features like add vocals/add accompaniment/Inspire. Eleven Music: Fully commercial focus with Merlin/Kobalt licensing—suited for brands and commercial video scoring. Udio: Nuanced vocal emotion and easy UX—great for TikTok/YouTube assets.

Workflow: Prototype with Suno/Eleven, lock BPM/emotional curve, then iterate lyrics and instrumentation.

Speech Synthesis & ASR (Voiceover/Dubbing/Subtitles/Notes)

ElevenLabs TTS: 70+ languages, fine-grained emotion control, mature API. Whisper: Veteran open-source ASR with high-performance variants like whisper.cpp / faster-whisper; the cost-effective choice for local deployments.

For high-risk domains (medical/legal), ensure human review to avoid misrecognition issues.

Developer Tools (Write Code, Proxies, Multi-Model Access)

Claude Code: End-to-end plan → execute → review for complex tasks, using “structured dialogue” to drive delivery. Cursor / Copilot / Windsurf: Mature day-to-day ergonomics for incremental dev and multi-file refactors. Trae / Kiro / Gemini CLI: Consider these as lightweight alternatives for team collaboration, mobile, or CLI workflows. OpenRouter / Replicate / Fal: One gateway to many models & generative services; enables dynamic cost/perf routing.

Practical stack: Use Cursor/Claude Code at the frontend; route models via OpenRouter; send image/video special tasks to Replicate/Fal.

Agents & Workflows (Automate “Manual Processes”)

Dify (self-host/enterprise-ready): Visual agent workflows + RAG + observability; runs in cloud or on-prem. n8n: AI nodes + 400+ integrations, wiring up CRM/tickets/databases; plenty of templates. Coze: No-code for bots/helpers; easy promotion to multiple platforms for domestic teams. Opal (Google Labs): Compose mini AI apps/flows in natural language—great for PMs to build quick prototypes.

OCR / Document Structuring (Turn PDFs into “Learnable/Queryable” Markdown)

olmOCR (AI2): Tables/formulas/handwriting support, preserves reading order well; can run locally. MonkeyOCR: Proposes the SRR (Structure–Recognition–Relation) paradigm; fast + strong layout understanding. OCRFlux: Lightweight 3B, excellent multi-page merging and complex layouts; online demo and GGUF available.

Suggested workflow: PDF → (olmOCR/MonkeyOCR) → Markdown → (Dify/Agent) for structured extraction + knowledge base.

Get Started Now

Don’t file this under “to read later.” Pick one scenario + one model and run a small pipeline today. Add one more step a week later, and you’ve built your personal AI production line.

Which one will you ship first? Tell me in the comments.

GPT-5 Front-End Web Development: Best-Of Stack

Aug 9, 2025

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If you plan to use GPT-5 in front-end work, I strongly recommend this combo—Next.js (TypeScript) + Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui + Radix + Motion + (Material Symbols / Heroicons / Lucide) + Inter/Geist/Mona Sans/IBM Plex Sans/Manrope fonts. This stack is stable and fast, and it lets GPT-5 fully leverage its long context and fresher training corpus. GPT-5 offers a 400K-token total context (about 272K input + 128K output/thinking), so it can hold entire requirements pages, component library APIs, style conventions, and long code blocks—showing noticeably better “on-the-rails” output for TS/CSS/HTML.

Why GPT-5?

It fits more: With 400K context, you can pack complex pages, interface contracts, and design specs while the model keeps state across turns, with fewer “dropped threads.”
More collaborative: With “reasoning built in,” planning for complex tasks is clearer; ideal for having it spin up the project skeleton in one pass, then refine components.
Better at code: In my experience, TS, CSS, and HTML outputs are crisp and consistent—naming is unified, utility classes are restrained, and PR review is lighter.

Recommended Engineering Stack (and how GPT-5 complements it)

1) Framework & Language: Next.js + TypeScript

Why: First-class TS, zero-config start, clear directories, natural server/client component boundaries. For GPT-5, clearer constraints produce steadier generations.
Practice: Provide tsconfig.json, eslint rules, and an example app directory. Ask GPT-5 to bootstrap the scaffold to your conventions, and keep subsequent work within the same ruleset.

2) Styles/UI: Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui + Radix

Tailwind: Stable utility semantics make it easy for GPT-5 to compose and reuse. When you need specific values, bracket syntax works well.
shadcn/ui: Not a black-box library—components are copied into your repo. That’s ideal for AI generation/refactor; GPT-5 can modify your code directly.
Radix Primitives: Accessibility-first, composable primitives. Paired with shadcn’s theming layer, you get low effort with deep customization.

Pro tip: Consolidate your design constraints (colors, radii, shadows) as a “Tailwind theme config + shadcn component list.” Have GPT-5 read before it writes so it outputs a consistent UI in your vocabulary.

3) Icons: Material Symbols / Heroicons / Lucide

Material Symbols: Font-packed and simple to integrate—fast global rollout.
Heroicons: From the Tailwind team; direct React/Vue components; pairs naturally with utilities.
Lucide: Wide coverage, on-demand import, tree-shaking friendly.

Pro tip: Give GPT-5 an icon “allowlist,” e.g., Plus, Trash, ChevronDown, so it reliably reuses the same set and avoids style drift.

4) Motion: Motion for React (formerly Framer Motion)

Componentized API with solid performance; integrates naturally with Radix and base HTML elements. GPT-5’s animation code is readable and maintainable.

5) Fonts: Inter / Geist / Mona Sans / IBM Plex Sans / Manrope

Inter: UI-friendly, highly legible—rock-solid default body text.
Geist: Vercel’s modern, clean aesthetic—pairs nicely with Next.js visuals.
Mona Sans: GitHub’s variable font with a confident headline feel.
IBM Plex Sans / Manrope: Strong multi-language coverage, free for commercial use.

A Workflow That Lets GPT-5 Shine

A. Provide full context once

Bundle requirements, design specs, component list, routes/data models into a single long-context input. GPT-5’s 400K window can take it, reducing back-and-forth.

B. “Skeleton first, then flesh it out”

Prompt outline:

“Use Next.js App Router + TS to scaffold pages: /, /login, /dashboard; components based on shadcn/ui; forms use Radix Dialog; styling with Tailwind utilities only.”

It will first produce a directory tree, component list, and interface contracts. In a follow-up, ask it to add tests, motion, and icon replacements.

C. Lock in your Design Tokens

Share tailwind.config.ts (colors, radii, spacing) and reusable class conventions. GPT-5 will stick to your taste and won’t get progressively noisier.

D. Make it your “docs worker”

Ask GPT-5 to generate README/usage examples/accessibility notes for each component. Radix semantics are easy for it to summarize.

Mini Hands-On (ask GPT-5 to generate/modify)

# New project
npx create-next-app@latest my-app --ts

# Install styles and components
npm i -D tailwindcss postcss autoprefixer
npx tailwindcss init -p

# shadcn/ui
npx shadcn@latest init
npx shadcn@latest add button input dialog

# Radix + Motion + Icons
npm i @radix-ui/react-dialog motion lucide-react

Paste the commands above, your tailwind.config.ts, brand colors, and border radii into GPT-5. Say: “Using my config, generate a login page + dashboard + top nav + sidebar. Deliver TSX + Tailwind utilities; no inline styles; icons strictly from Lucide: LogIn, Settings, User. ”

Common Pitfalls & Fixes

Style sprawl: Fix three spacing steps (e.g., 8/12/16) and two shadow levels so Tailwind utilities don’t explode.
Inconsistent component look: Use shadcn templates + Radix interactions as the “single source of truth.” Let GPT-5 modify component source directly.
Random icon choices: Provide an icon allowlist and emphasize “only use these” in the prompt.

Closing

In one line: Feed GPT-5 with rules, and it will feed your front-end with rule-based consistency. With long context and a clear engineering stack, this generation already delivers productivity and polish in the front end. You don’t need it to “write everything”—you need it to standardize the grunt work while you focus on taste and trade-offs.

Which part of this stack saves you the most time? Share your practice in the comments.

Gemini Storybook Adds Chinese Narration; Print/Export to PDF for Instant Picture Books

Aug 9, 2025

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One-sentence version: Gemini’s Storybook just shipped new features — native Chinese read‑aloud, multiple illustration styles, and print/export to PDF from the web. Make a personalized picture book for your child in under one minute.

Introduction

Have you had this moment? It’s bedtime and your child suddenly wants “Super Dino goes to Mars”; your drawers are stuffed with kids’ drawings you can’t bear to toss. Storybook turns those sparks into a 10‑page illustrated tale with voice narration in one click, and can “weave” your child’s photos or doodles right into the scenes.

Three upgrades that matter

1) Native Chinese narration, ready to go

Google has rolled out Read‑aloud, noting supported languages will expand over time; both media reports and hands‑on tests indicate Chinese is already available, so parents can listen to the story in Chinese directly. The delivery sounds natural and smooth — perfect for bedtime.

Key point: 45+ languages covered (text and audio), available on both mobile and web.

2) “Unlimited styles” at your fingertips

Watercolor, anime, pixel art, claymation, coloring book? Switch styles with a single line, and even upload your child’s photo or doodles as inspiration for the illustrations. You can also tweak character names and scene details anytime, then generate a new version.

Official examples: from explaining the “solar system” to “moving house,” education scenarios work great too.

3) One click to booklet — easy to share/print

Every story generates a shareable link; on the web you can print directly. In practice, Print to PDF gives you a file you can take straight to the print shop.

How to use it in three steps

Open Gemini and start a chat: “Help me make a storybook titled ‘The Shy Dinosaur Learns to Dance’, watercolor style, for a 5‑year‑old.”
Add ingredients: upload your child’s dinosaur drawing/photo; specify the hero’s name and what the little monster likes to eat.
Tweak: ask for “funnier” or “switch to anime style,” generate a new version; tap Read‑aloud to play.

Real‑world use cases you can try now

10 minutes before bed: turn “a small kindergarten scuffle” into a reconciliation adventure.
Mini lessons: explain the “solar system/trash sorting/traffic safety” in a coloring‑book style.
Memory book: stitch travel photos and family snapshots into “Our Jeju Island Adventure.”

Tips (pitfall avoidance)

Narration languages: the note says “Read‑aloud is currently available in select languages”. If you don’t see the button, switch languages or wait for updates.
Character consistency: AI illustrations can occasionally drift (e.g., character details change). Use photos and reinforce key attributes to improve consistency.
Sharing permissions: Work/school accounts may not allow public sharing; a personal account is most reliable.

Why this update is worth it

Barrier lowered to “say it and create”: parents, teachers, and creators can quickly bring ideas to life.
More reliable companionship: lean on AI narration when busy; read in person when free — switch as needed.
Style freedom at scale: from pixel art to claymation to your child’s own drawings — highly personalized.

Conclusion

Storybook lowers the bar for “telling a good story” to simply “saying a sentence.” Chinese narration works, styles are playful, and print‑ready PDFs are easy to take with you. You bring the ideas — it binds them into a book of love. Which one will you make first? Tell me your first theme in the comments.

GPT-5 for Planning & Reviews + Claude Code for Implementation

Aug 8, 2025

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Conclusion first: GPT-5 excels at planning, structured design, and review/summary; Claude Code (Sonnet / Opus) is more reliable for hands-on execution and refactoring. In practice, the combo “GPT-5 plans + Claude Code builds + GPT-5 reviews” yields higher efficiency and fewer failures. What’s your take?

Introduction

After the keynote, my first reaction was: GPT-5 isn’t just faster and more accurate—it thinks better. OpenAI exposed minimal reasoning and verbosity as tunable parameters, expanded context windows to 400K tokens with up to 128K output, and embedded Gmail/Google Calendar connectors directly into ChatGPT—available for Team today, with Enterprise/Education on August 14.

Media sentiment is consistent: fewer hallucinations, stronger coding, more “expert-like.” But a caveat—marketing charts backfired. Don’t trust vendor curves blindly; prioritize independent evaluations and real projects.

1. Where does GPT-5 actually excel?

Controllable “thinking intensity”: API adds reasoning_effort="minimal", enabling faster responses without sacrificing much quality; verbosity dials answer length and information density. For engineers, these are your speed/quality knobs.
Much longer “working memory”: 400K context (about 272k in + 128k out) improves long-document handling and long-chain tool use.
Transparent pricing: $1.25 per 1M input tokens; $10 per 1M output tokens; mini/nano are cheaper.
Toolchain collaboration: OpenAI claims substantial gains on complex tool use (τ²-bench telecom scenario: 96.7%), fitting end-to-end agent workflows.
New ChatGPT experience: Mail and calendar connectors, personalized tone/voice, learning mode—lowering friction for everyday and team use.

In short: GPT-5 is a more steerable generalist—able to think shallow or deep on demand, and better at tools.

2. Hands-on impressions (with Claude comparison)

These are subjective notes from real-repo work—feel free to critique.

Blank-page code often misfires: Asking GPT-5 to write large backend blocks can show small API/stack mismatches—things that look right but break at runtime; Claude Code Sonnet / Opus feels steadier at “doing the painstaking work.” Opus 4.1 reports 74.5% on SWE-bench Verified, and it shows.
“Extend/modify by example” works great: Provide the project tree + key files + a minimal working example; GPT-5 follows style and integrates with existing interfaces more reliably, especially for UI/interaction—often green on first pass. Wired and TechCrunch also highlight broad improvements in coding and writing/analysis.
Benchmarks are strong—don’t deify them: OpenAI cites SWE-bench Verified 74.9%, Aider polyglot 88%; third parties show scenarios where GPT-5 ≈ Opus 4.1 ≈ Grok 4—differences vary by task. Don’t ship on scores alone.

My takeaway: I prefer GPT-5 for “blueprints” and “reviews”; for actual wrench-turning, Claude Code is less hassle.

3. Recommended workflow: GPT-5 plans + Claude Code executes

Step 1 | Product/architecture design
Give GPT-5 the business goals, constraints, and non-functionals, and ask for system sketches, interface contracts, failure cases, and monitoring points. Prompt tip:

“Use verbosity=low for the summary; then high to expand risks by module.”

Step 2 | Task breakdown and acceptance
Have GPT-5 produce milestones → tasks → acceptance criteria, and a code change checklist (files, functions, risks).

Step 3 | Hand off to Claude Code
Provide the repo + task card + acceptance criteria to Sonnet/Opus; require branch-based development, stepwise commits, and rollback on failure. Opus 4.1 is particularly stable for multi-file refactors and debugging.

Step 4 | Two-way review
Let GPT-5 handle PR review, test additions, and changelogs; let Claude handle fixes and polish.

Step 5 | Long-chain automation
For complex pipelines (search/retrieval/many tools), favor GPT-5—OpenAI provides fresh evidence on long chains and instruction-following. But add human checkpoints at critical stages—don’t go fully hands-off.

4. When to choose which?

0→1 prototyping, front-end flair, ready-to-ship UX: lean GPT-5 (multiple outlets show stronger front-end generation and “software on demand”).
Large-repo renovations, long-running execution, fine-grained patchwork: lean Claude Code (Sonnet / Opus); the latest versions keep improving on real engineering tasks.
Cross-app coordination and daily office work: ChatGPT (GPT-5) + connectors is smoother.

5. Two sober reminders: avoid glossy charts; don’t worship leaderboards

Keynote charts had issues—OpenAI acknowledged the “chart fiasco.” Rely on the official docs and product pages.
Independent evaluations are incoming: Platforms like Vellum offer grounded cross-model comparisons; winners differ by dataset. Translate the problem into your real workflow—that’s what matters.

Closing

GPT-5 is the “better thinker,” Claude Code is the “better doer.”
Right fit: let GPT-5 set strategy, draft blueprints, and supervise; let Claude Code execute, stitch, and refine.
In 2025, this combo is the most reliable engineering play.

How would you split the work? Share your combo in the comments.

Parents' Superpower: Gemini Story Book for Creative Family Storytelling

Aug 7, 2025

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One-Minute Overview Google Gemini’s newly launched Story Book feature transforms a single spark of inspiration into a complete 10-page illustrated e-book with audio narration. Supporting 45+ languages and custom art styles, it can even incorporate children’s doodles as source material—saving time for parents, sparking creativity in kids, and enabling rapid prototyping for professional authors.

✨ What Makes Gemini Story Book Magical?

10-Page Books: One prompt generates complete text + illustrations + narration package.
Any Art Style: Pixel art, clay animation, comics, or even black-and-white coloring books—plus photo uploads for custom characters.
45 Languages: Multi-language narration makes bedtime stories work across cultures.
One-Minute Creation: Cloud rendering means even smartphones can handle it.

👪 For Parents: No More “Running Out of Stories”

Scenario: Creating “Brave Little Dinosaur’s Sleep Quest” in 5 Minutes

10-Page Script

In the twilight forest, little dinosaur Harbi rubs his eyes but can’t fall asleep.
He meets glowing fireflies and asks them to sing a lullaby.
The fireflies say: “First learn to breathe deeply.”
Harbi goes “Whooo—breathe—” and his heartbeat slows down.
Grandma Moon sends down a warm moonbeam blanket.
Baby stars dance, arranging themselves into “Zzz” in the night sky.
Grandpa Wind sways the treetops, playing a rustling lullaby.
Harbi feels his eyelids grow heavy and lets out a big yawn.
He snuggles into the moonbeam blanket and says goodnight to the fireflies.
Final scene: Harbi sleeps with a smile as the starry sky grows peaceful.

➡️ How-to: Paste these 10 segments into Story Book, select “hand-drawn watercolor” style, and within 30 seconds you have an illustrated book with narration. Kids enjoy the pictures while parents get their hands free.

👧 For Kids: Become the Director

Scenario: Yuyu and the Little Robot Learn Programming

10-Page Script

In the classroom, 7-year-old Yuyu receives a mini robot.
The robot says: “Give me commands, let’s go on an adventure!”
Yuyu writes move forward on her tablet.
The robot crosses the rainbow building block bridge.
turn left—it walks around the sleeping cat.
pick flower—its arm extends to pluck a blue flower.
The petals turn into a rain of numbers, screen displays “Hello World!”
Yuyu exclaims with delight: code can make the world come alive!
She writes a new command: dance().
The robot dances with Yuyu, shouting “Coding is fun!”

➡️ How-to: Kids paste their script into Story Book, choose “pixel comic” style, and generate their own “Programming Adventure” book that’s both educational and entertaining.

🖋️ For Story Creators: Concept to Prototype in One Minute

Scenario: “Coffee Cat’s Time Travel” Proposal

10-Page Script

An orange cat in a coffee shop steps on an alarm clock and travels back to 1925.
A vintage streetcar clangs by as it searches everywhere for coffee beans.
It meets a lady in a blue apron who hands over a steam coffee machine.
The steam becomes a time tunnel, and the cat tumbles into 2050.
A robot barista serves it cold brew.
The adorable cat presses the “Home” button, and time reverses.
Back at the original shop, it discovers the coffee smells even better.
Customers line up to try the “Temporal Special Blend.”
The orange cat lies on the counter, tail gently swaying.
Finale: The shop sign gains a new line—“Thanks to our time traveler.”

➡️ How-to: Author pastes script → selects “steampunk oil painting” style → generates prototype booklet, then decides whether to develop the script and artwork further. From inspiration to finished product in just 60 seconds.

🏁 Conclusion

Story Book = One-Click Picture Book Factory.

Parents save time, making companionship more relaxed
Kids become protagonists, creativity soars
Authors iterate quickly, accelerating market validation

Give it a try—toss your script into Gemini and see what delightful surprises it serves up!

(Which scenario do you find most practical? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🎈)

Triple Threat Launch: Lightweight Open-Source GPT-OSS, Coding Powerhouse Opus 4.1, and Real-Time 3D World Genie 3

Aug 6, 2025

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OpenAI’s GPT-OSS focuses on “lightweight, high-performance open source,” Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.1 champions “extreme coding + intelligent agents,” and Google DeepMind’s Genie 3 opens the “real-time 3D world generation” frontier—three models each with killer features and optimal use cases, worth immediate hands-on experience for all AI creators.

Introduction

The AI field is buzzing with energy today: OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google all dropped major announcements on the same day. The latest models from these three labs aren’t just parameter upgrades—they’re diverging in fundamentally different directions. Here’s a 3-minute breakdown of the highlights, plus we’ll help you identify the best practical scenarios for your needs.

Model One: OpenAI GPT-OSS Series

Key Features

Open Weights · Single-Card Capable · Commercial-Friendly Apache 2.0

Core Upgrades

Two Sizes: 120B parameters fit on a single H100, 20B parameters run on 16GB VRAM.
Low inference costs, with 40% latency reduction compared to GPT-3.5 series.
Benchmarks show the 120B model approaches o4-mini performance in reasoning/tool calling.

Recommended Use Cases

Private On-Premises Deployment: Privacy-sensitive enterprises in healthcare, finance, etc.
Academic Research & Fine-Tuning: Apache 2.0 allows unlimited modification and commercial use.
Edge Inference: 20B version works with 16GB GPU for industrial gateways.

Discussion: If you’re planning to build your own LLM service, what appeals more—GPT-OSS or Llama 3? Let’s chat in the comments~

Model Two: Anthropic Claude Opus 4.1

Key Features

SWE-bench 74.5% · Multi-Turn Agents · Long Context

Core Upgrades

Coding benchmark SWE-bench Verified 74.5%, breaking records again.
Agentic Search: Automatically performs step-by-step retrieval→synthesis→generation.
Now available on API, Bedrock, Vertex AI at the same price point as Opus 4.

Recommended Use Cases

Complex Codebase Refactoring: Handle 10,000+ line refactors plus unit test generation in one go.
Enterprise Internal Knowledge Retrieval Agents: Give your document repository a thinking “brain.”
RAG Long-Form Reports: Ultra-long context + detail tracking minimizes information loss.

Model Three: Google DeepMind Genie 3

Key Features

Real-time 24fps · 720p · Interactive World Models

Core Upgrades

Text → minute-long 3D worlds at 720p, 24fps resolution.
Supports Promptable World Events: Change weather or add characters with simple text commands.
Goal: Provide high-fidelity simulation for robotics and autonomous vehicle training.

Recommended Use Cases

Rapid Game Prototyping: Designers can build scenes directly with text descriptions.
Robot Simulation Training: Practice in virtual warehouses and factories before deploying on real machines.
Digital Twins / Educational Experiences: Instantly create interactive labs or historical city tours.

Conclusion · How to Choose?

Need	Top Choice	Reason
Private Deployment + Low Cost	GPT-OSS 20B/120B	Lightweight, Apache 2.0
Large-Scale Coding / Complex Search	Claude Opus 4.1	Coding SOTA + Agent
3D Interaction / Simulation	Genie 3	Real-time world models

GPT-5 is still on the horizon in the coming weeks—the battle has just begun. Are you ready to embrace this wave of opportunities?

$12B vs $5B: The Revenue Surge Strategies Behind OpenAI and Anthropic's Success

Aug 5, 2025

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The past six months have redefined speed limits in the generative AI race:

OpenAI’s annualized recurring revenue (ARR) skyrocketed from $6 billion to $12 billion in just 6 months.
Anthropic achieved a 5x leap from $1 billion to $5 billion ARR within 7 months.

Why did these two AI powerhouses simultaneously take off? More importantly, what drives their growth momentum, and what shifts might we see ahead? This analysis breaks down four key revenue streams to reveal the underlying currents shaping this competitive landscape.

1. Consumer Subscriptions: OpenAI Maintains Its Lead

Revenue Stream	OpenAI 2025E ARR	Anthropic 2025E ARR	Key Drivers
Consumer Subscriptions	$5.5B	$0.7B	ChatGPT Plus, Teams, Student subscriptions

OpenAI’s consumer advantage is reinforced by ChatGPT Plus and Teams: the $20-30 monthly subscription model effectively converts massive free traffic into steady cash flow. In contrast, Anthropic has yet to develop a direct-to-consumer product of comparable scale.

2. Enterprise & Partner Subscriptions: Microsoft’s Strategic Boost

Revenue Stream	OpenAI	Anthropic
Enterprise & Partner Subscriptions	$3.6B	$0.9B

OpenAI benefits from deep integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure OpenAI Service: enterprises purchasing GPT-4o through Azure contribute to OpenAI’s partnership revenue. While Anthropic has partnerships with Google and AWS, their scale remains behind.

3. API Revenue: Anthropic’s Only Leading Battleground

Revenue Stream	OpenAI	Anthropic
Total API Revenue	$2.9B	$3.1B

API represents Anthropic’s only segment lead: the Claude 3/4 series has earned strong developer community reputation, capturing market share through competitive token pricing and stable performance.

Coding Use Cases = Anthropic’s “Accelerator”

Cursor and GitHub Copilot combined contribute $1.4 billion ARR, accounting for nearly half of Anthropic’s API revenue.
The specialized Claude Code model (formerly Claude 3 Haiku-Code) grew from $200 million to $400 million ARR in just weeks.

Nearly all popular IDE plugins and browser extensions default to Claude 4 Sonnet, establishing Anthropic as the de facto standard in code generation.

4. Product Portfolio Comparison: Who’s More “Recession-Resistant”?

Revenue Diversification	OpenAI	Anthropic
Consumer Subscriptions	Strong	Weak
Enterprise Subscriptions	Strong	Medium
API	Medium	Strong
Code-Specialized Models	Weak	Exclusive High Growth

OpenAI maintains a more balanced structure; Anthropic heavily relies on developer APIs + coding, with high concentration meaning both flexibility and risk:

Upside: Continued leadership in coding capabilities can drive explosive ARR growth.
Risk: If GPT-5 or other models match coding performance and penetrate through price competition, API customers (especially Cursor, Copilot) might switch, immediately impacting revenue.

5. Potential Inflection Points Ahead

GPT-5’s Coding Performance
OpenAI has publicly recruited a “Code LLM” team. If GPT-5 significantly surpasses Claude 4 in code generation and automated unit testing, Anthropic’s moat could face serious challenges.
Cost Structure Differences
Anthropic relies on AWS Trn1/Trn2 while also purchasing Nvidia H100s; their compute and capital expenditure burden is heavier. OpenAI enjoys cost advantages on Microsoft’s custom supercomputers, enabling aggressive pricing to compress competitors’ margins.
Vertical SaaS Competition
Solutions like Replit Ghostwriter and Sourcegraph Cody are emerging with proprietary or multi-model routing approaches, reducing dependence on single API providers.

6. Implications for Developers and Investors

Developers: Claude 4 Sonnet remains the most cost-effective for coding tasks short-term, but consider multi-model compatibility early to avoid vendor lock-in.
Product Managers/Entrepreneurs: For non-coding scenarios (customer service, content creation, multimodal), OpenAI’s ecosystem and plugin infrastructure are more mature.
Investors: Monitor both companies’ performance on code LLM benchmarks (HumanEval+, SWE-Bench, etc.) and enterprise customer renewal pricing—these directly reflect growth curve sustainability.

Conclusion
Both OpenAI and Anthropic are setting new revenue growth records, but their underlying “growth curve” logic differs fundamentally: the former diversifies across multiple fronts with wide moats; the latter sprints on a single high-growth track. Over the next 6-12 months, if the code generation “decisive factor” gets rewritten, the 2025 ARR rankings could see another major reshuffle.

These Claude Code Commands Save Me 5 Hours of Programming Time Every Week

Aug 5, 2025

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CCPlugins is a collection of 24 “enterprise-grade” commands maintained by community developer brennercruvinel, specifically crafted for Claude Code CLI. It’s all about saving time, reducing stress, and eliminating bugs. Using conversational syntax, it transforms tedious tasks like security checks, code cleanup, feature scaffolding, and smart commits into simple slash commands. The installation script runs in 30 seconds, and real-world testing shows it can save developers 3-5 hours of mechanical work per week.

🧭 Introduction

“Add a button” and Claude rewrites your entire UI? That’s not uncommon in Claude Code. CCPlugins aims to cage Claude’s ‘infinite imagination’ and make it do exactly what you want.

🔍 What Exactly is CCPlugins?

1. Official Positioning

“Enterprise-grade workflows”: Process-oriented command sets for teams, not just simple prompt macros.
Context templates specifically fine-tuned for Opus 4 / Sonnet 4 models, ensuring stable output.

2. Pain Point Solutions

Traditional Approach	Common Issues	CCPlugins Solution
Manual prompts	Over-engineering / Output chaos	Fixed scripts + validation stage `/refactor validate`
Manual commits	Missing information	`/commit` auto-generates Conventional Commits
Full codebase scans	Time waste	Grep/Glob scans only related files, incremental processing

🚀 30-Second Installation

# macOS / Linux
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/brennercruvinel/CCPlugins/main/install.sh | bash
# Windows
python install.py

Uninstall is just as simple: ./uninstall.sh or python uninstall.py

Tip: The script places all command md files in ~/.claude/commands/. For updates, just run git pull.

🛠️ 4 Core Command Categories

### Development Pipeline

/cleanproject: Instantly delete debug clutter with automatic Git checkpoint backup.
/scaffold user-auth: Read project structure and generate complete feature scaffolding with one command.

### Quality & Security

/review: Four sub-agents perform security, performance, architecture, and maintainability health checks.
/security-scan: Chained vulnerability scanning with fix tracking.

### Deep Analysis

/understand: Auto-generate architecture diagrams and design pattern inventories.
/explain-like-senior: Understand complex code in one sentence, supports multi-file analysis.

### Session & Project Management

/session-start / /session-end: Generate CLAUDE.md with complete iteration history tracking.

✨ 3 High-Efficiency Usage Patterns

Security Guardian
Terminal window
```
claude "/security-scan" && claude "/review" && claude "/test"
```
Let CI run the “scan-review-test” pipeline before merging.
Morning Routine
Terminal window
```
claude "/session-start"
claude "/predict-issues"
```
Start the day by predicting risks before diving into work.
One-Click Wrap-Up
Terminal window
```
claude "/format" && claude "/commit" && claude "/session-end"
```
Unified code formatting + smart commit messages + summary logs for an elegant end to your workday.

🏁 Conclusion

CCPlugins upgrades “one-sentence AI commands” into modular, reusable, auditable workflows, allowing us to truly spend time on design and decision-making rather than debugging and manual grunt work. Why not install it and give it a try?

Claude Code Running in Your Local Browser

Aug 5, 2025

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Claude Code Web UI (abbreviated as CUI) brings Claude Code from the terminal into your browser with a modern interface, parallel multi-session support, push notifications, and voice dictation. Simply run npx cui-server to launch, then log in to continue your AI programming tasks from any device.

Introduction

Still stuck having “black screen conversations” with Claude in the command line? CUI upgrades your AI programming experience to a cloud IDE, letting you write prompts, run agents, and receive notifications right in your browser, with mobile device continuity support.

Key Features

✨ Modern Design

Built with React + TypeScript, responsive interface for desktop and mobile.
Auto-completion consistent with CLI, zero learning curve.

🚀 Parallel Background Agents

Supports simultaneous multi-task streaming output, no more queuing for complex projects.

📂 Task Management

CUI scans ~/.claude/ history, centrally displays tasks with one-click Resume / Fork / Archive.

🔔 Push Notifications

Integrated ntfy, instant alerts when tasks complete or await authorization.

🎙️ Gemini 2.5 Flash Dictation

Connected to Google Gemini API, fast and accurate long-sentence voice-to-text.

Three-Step Quick Installation

Environment Setup
- Node.js ≥ 20.19.0.
One-Click Launch
Terminal window
```
npx cui-server
# Or install globally: npm i -g cui-server
```
The terminal will output a #token string, copy it for use.
Browser Access Open http://localhost:3001/#<token> to log in.

TIP: Need remote access? Set server.host to 0.0.0.0 in ~/.cui/config.json, or use --host / --port parameters, then pair with Caddy reverse proxy to upgrade to HTTPS.

Advanced Usage

Parallel Multi-Tasking

Check running sessions in the Tasks tab; long tasks can run in the background after closing pages, no disconnection worries.

Chat Shortcuts

/ for commands, @ for files, maintaining the same muscle memory as CLI.
⌘/Ctrl + Enter to send, space for new lines, small tricks to boost typing efficiency by 10%.

Voice Dictation

Export GOOGLE_API_KEY in your system first, then restart the server to enable voice input.

Real-Time Push

Install ntfy client on any device, subscribe to the same topic, get vibration alerts immediately when tasks finish, no more screen watching.

Conclusion

CUI creates a “browser-visualized shell” for Claude Code’s capabilities, with lightweight installation + remote access + push ecosystem, making AI programming as smooth as browsing the web. What pain points are you most excited to solve with it? Share in the comments!

Unlock Claude Code: Transform Your Development Efficiency from 1× to 100× Engineer

Aug 4, 2025

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Introduction

You’ve probably heard this classic take: “A 1× engineer using AI becomes 0.1×, but a 10× engineer using AI becomes 100×.” This isn’t hyperbole—it’s reality, provided you possess key capabilities like systems thinking, precise communication, and architectural design. This article breaks down each element, combining Claude Code’s real capabilities to show you how to amplify AI effectiveness by 100 times.

Scenario 1: Systems Thinking vs File-Level Thinking 🚀

A 1× engineer can only think about “writing a method,” while a 100× engineer maintains the entire system’s state in their mind. Claude Code can instantly establish a holistic view of millions of lines of code. With just one sentence, you can have it “search user permission logic across the project, analyze cross-service dependencies, and generate a PR containing all modifications”—Claude handles the entire codebase-level coordination.

Example You want to switch authToken encryption from HMAC-SHA256 to RSA: Simply say “rewrite token logic with RSA and ensure tests pass green.” Claude Code operates across 5 files in one go: controller, service, utils, and unit tests, creating a coordinated Git commit.

Scenario 2: Communication Precision: The Efficiency Multiplier

A 1× engineer provides vague requirements, forcing Claude to “guess” and “try,” leading to endless iterations.

Those 100× engineers who master engineering-minded communication know that prompts written like good articles enable LLMs to execute precisely.

The Claude team repeatedly emphasizes structured prompts: including background, intent, format, examples, and validation criteria.

Example You want to refactor the calculateScore function while maintaining logical consistency: Provide sample input/output tables, desired PR title templates, and CI validation rules; then tell Claude Code in one sentence: “Based on the following examples and rules, refactor calculateScore and output PR diff, test report, and commit message.”

Result: 99% PR pass rate, 20× reduction in manual curation.

A 1× engineer rushes Claude to write features without looking back, resulting in system crashes; a 100× engineer knows that upfront design is crucial.

Claude Code can combine long-context memory with engineering intent to execute well-designed structural changes—enter MCP (Model Context Protocol), enabling Claude to access your design documents, tickets, architecture diagrams, etc., forming a long-term perspective (state).

Example You plan to split a monolith into service mesh: First write clear documentation + interface contracts + merge strategies, then use Claude Code to step-by-step generate scaffolding, extract logic, generate SDKs and prototype PRs, even auto-generate CI configurations—only passing to you for review after tests pass.

Scenario 4: Context Control: Your Value Multiplication Lever

Stop treating LLMs as autocomplete and start using them as system-level contextual engines. Claude Code embeds Claude Opus 4, capable of fully understanding entire project structures, dependency graphs, naming conventions, style guidelines, even READMEs and issue templates.

Example You want to add a “mobile caching layer” module. Just tell Claude Code to “follow the project’s existing cache-service pattern, generate consistent module + README + unit tests,” and it will recognize the pattern, consistently inserting new code into the architecture.

Scenario 5: True Intelligence and Systems Thinking First, Tool Knowledge Optional

A 1× engineer relies on IDE shortcuts memorization, a 10× engineer switches from Node.js to Go, but a 100× engineer doesn’t enjoy writing code—they enjoy proposing patterns, deconstructing problems, and letting agents execute.

Claude Opus 4 is internally called “the best coding model in the world” at Anthropic, enabling engineers to “persistently complete complex tasks with hundreds of steps within hours”—this is the typical outcome of systems thinking + agent control.

Example You want to rewrite a microservice, migrating from Express to Rust while preserving all original behavioral boundaries: You write requirements and sample data, Claude Code automatically scaffolds the Rust service, generates HTTP interfaces, maps data models, migrates old logic, and even generates comparison tests and deployment configs.

Scenario 6: AI is a Powerful Amplifier—Your Strengths Make AI Stronger, Your Weaknesses Make AI Worse

For 100× engineers, Claude will “learn” your organizational principles, naming conventions, test coverage, documentation style and consistently execute them in every commit. If you write messy English comments and use inconsistent indentation, it will help you continue the mess; if you have discipline, it transforms you into a stylized engine.

Example
Early in your project, you strictly follow <service>.test.js, commit descriptions over 90 characters, complete READMEs and issue templates. Claude Code will be equally strict about marking "BREAKING CHANGE", won’t generate code for untested paths, and automatically reference issue IDs in commits. If the project is chaotic, its generated commits will often be chaotic too—this “mount” follows whoever’s rhythm.

Real community feedback:

“I have mindlessly asked Claude Code over a large codebase … it gave an extremely clear report…” —— Even with poor prompts, clear project structure makes Claude Code quite effective.

Conclusion

Claude Code isn’t just intelligent code writing—it enables you to think about system problems like an architect, communicate design intent precisely, and continuously maintain code standards.
It doesn’t eliminate coding but frees your brain for truly important decisions, delegating heavy repetitive tasks to AI.
When you polish systems thinking, prompt crafting, project structure, test coverage, and engineering standards, Claude becomes your zero-error 100× amplifier.

The Controlled AI Engineering Behind Palantir's Stock Surge

Aug 4, 2025

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Executive Summary | When AI “execution speed” far exceeds human review capabilities, what becomes truly scarce is engineering quality and governance systems for high-risk industries. Palantir’s emergence as a “dual favorite” in both capital markets and industrial implementation in 2025 isn’t about better “storytelling,” but rather about welding data—model—action—audit—delivery into a reusable controlled AI engineering system, scaling it across “hard scenarios” like healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, and defense. Meanwhile, the sustained stock strength reflects the market’s pricing of this system’s commercial penetration power and cash flow certainty.

I. Why Fundamentals “Support” the Stock Price—Dual Confirmation from Two Main Threads

1) Upward Revision of Operations and Guidance Q1 2025 results showed Palantir revenue of $884 million, up +39% year-over-year, with full-year revenue guidance raised to $3.89-3.902 billion; US segment revenue grew +55%, with US Commercial revenue surging +71% to $255 million, becoming the primary growth engine.

2) Long-term Contracts + Framework Agreements as “Cash Flow Foundation”

Maven Smart System: The US military added $795 million to the existing contract ceiling on May 20, 2025, extending through May 28, 2029.
US Army 10-Year Enterprise Agreement (EA): 75 scattered contracts consolidated into a single enterprise software agreement covering 10 years with a $10 billion ceiling, for rapid procurement of Palantir’s data and AI software (ceiling represents maximum, not committed amount).

Summary: The combination of high-certainty large clients + high-growth commercial business provides both current performance delivery and “durable asset” anchoring for valuation. Even with short-term volatility due to “expensive valuation,” institutions and media widely view “performance upgrades + contract frameworks” as the main support for stock strength.

II. Why Palantir?—“AI Engineering Four-Piece Suite” Penetrates Critical Business Loops

Ontology | Business Semantic Layer: Digitizes enterprise real-world (objects/relationships/actions) into a semantic foundation that can be “consensually understood and executably written back by both humans and AI.”
Foundry | Data + Governance + Applications: Built-in data lineage, fine-grained permissions, and compliance templates, with fully auditable and accountable data and actions throughout.
AIP | AI Platform: Builds deployable AI workflows and agents in Workflow/Logic/Agent Studio, supporting mainstream LLMs while embedding Guardrails (rules/approvals/permissions) into processes.
Apollo | Cross-Domain Continuous Delivery: Unified versioning, gradual rollout, and rollback across cloud/on-premises/air-gapped security domains; official documentation details deployment methodology for classified (including IL6) and air-gapped environments.

Key Point: Not “stronger models,” but stronger engineering: Caging AI’s “thinking speed” within institutional constraints—from semantics to actions as one unit, with full-chain audit and governance from data to action.

III. Four “Hard Industry” Implementation Examples

① Public Health | UK NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) NHS officially disclosed: 7-year, up to £3.3 billion investment to federate scattered systems into a clinical and operational foundation for frontline use; implementation has faced progress and governance controversies (tracked long-term by British media).

② Aerospace | Airbus Skywise Industry Platform Airbus launched Skywise in partnership with Palantir in 2017, with the platform subsequently opened to the industry and officially confirmed as “Powered by Foundry”; Palantir overview discloses over 100 airlines now connected.

③ Public Governance/Supply Chain | HHS/CDC’s “Tiberius” HHS launched Tiberius during the pandemic (operational from September 2020) for full-chain vaccine and therapeutic supply allocation and tracking, with literature clearly stating it’s built on Palantir Foundry.

④ Defense & Security | Maven + Army Enterprise Agreement Maven contract expansion and the Army 10-year EA signal a shift “from projects to unified software procurement systems”: treating AI/data platforms as long-term software infrastructure for operations and iteration.

IV. “Near Light-Speed” Quality and Risk Control: Bringing Manufacturing/Healthcare/Aerospace QA into AI

Fine-grained Permissions × Full Lineage: Foundry’s native column/row-level permissions and data lineage enable differentiated visibility for sensitive information; actions (Action Types) are similarly controlled and logged.
Controlled Agents and Workflow Guardrails: AIP embeds rules, approvals, and state machines into workflows, keeping “conversational and actionable” AI within auditable action spaces.
Cross-Domain Continuous Release: Apollo supports binary transfer and metadata synchronization in air-gapped and multi-classification environments, providing unified versioning, gradual rollout, and rollback capabilities.
Manufacturing Quality Management (QMOS): Palantir productized SPC/quality management methods into applications (QMOS) with unified data, processes, and improvement loops in Foundry; academic cases also show that engineering-level workshop data integration significantly improves team efficiency and quality loops.

V. What Capital Markets Understand—“Stock Price ≈ Adoption Rate × Performance Delivery / Valuation Risk”

Adoption Rate Being Quantified: The go-to-market centered on AIP Bootcamp (5 days from zero to usable) has been repeatedly mentioned by officials and media: over 1,300 completed since 2023, significantly compressing pilot-to-production timelines.
Performance Delivery Accelerating: Q1 revenue and full-year guidance upgrades, especially US Commercial high growth, serve as important basis for market expectation upgrades.
Valuation and Volatility: Despite stock prices reaching new highs, mainstream media repeatedly warns of high valuation/high volatility; investors need to closely track government framework agreement conversion pace and commercial sustainability.

VI. AI Implementation Checklist for “Hard Industries” (Directly Actionable)

Loop Priority: Prioritize closable high-value/high-risk processes (production scheduling, quality control, clinical pathways, command chains), building permissions/audit/lineage into solutions from the start.
Build Enterprise-Level Ontology: Unify object—relationship—action modeling to give AI rules to follow while keeping humans able to trace and rollback.
Embed Guardrails in Workflows: Use approval, state transition, and dual-key mechanisms to limit agent action spaces; default to “human-enabled, AI-controlled”.
Cross-Domain Continuous Delivery: Unified versioning and gradual rollout across cloud/on-premises/air-gapped to avoid “shadow systems”.
Bootcamp-Style Progress: Create deployable minimum loops in one week, using factual evidence to drive organizational and budget support.

Conclusion

When AI execution speed approaches “light speed,” winners aren’t the companies that talk fastest, but those that tame speed into quality and governance. Palantir has used Ontology + Foundry + AIP + Apollo to prove an executable, auditable, and reusable AI engineering system in the most challenging scenarios of healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, and defense; sustained stock strength represents the market’s collective vote on this system’s “sustainable delivery” capability.

Do Nvidia GPUs Determine Whether AWS, Google, and Azure Meet Performance Targets?

Aug 4, 2025

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Analysis of the relationship between AWS, Google, and Microsoft’s latest Q2 cloud services performance “meeting targets” and Nvidia chip market share:

The chart displays estimated 2025 cloud revenue market share vs. Nvidia GPU ownership:

AWS (Amazon) is projected to account for approximately 44% of cloud revenue and 20% of Nvidia GPUs
Google Cloud holds about 19% cloud revenue and 20% GPUs
Microsoft Azure commands 30% cloud revenue and 30% GPUs
Other emerging cloud services (such as CoreWeave, Oracle) represent 5% of cloud revenue and 11% of GPUs, with total newcomer GPU share around 30%

Q2 FY2026 Latest Earnings: Cloud Revenue Performance Overview

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

Q2 cloud revenue ~$31B, up 17.5% year-over-year, with an annual run rate of approximately $123B.
Despite beating expectations, growth rate lags behind Microsoft and Google Cloud.

Google Cloud

Q2 cloud revenue approximately $13.6B, up 32% year-over-year, exceeding market expectations.

Microsoft Azure (part of Intelligent Cloud)

Microsoft Q2 revenue $76.4B, with Azure segment up approximately 39% year-over-year. Azure annual revenue has surpassed $75B and continues accelerating.

The cloud revenue share vs. Nvidia GPU ownership for AWS, Google, and Microsoft shown in the chart:

Azure: 30% cloud revenue ⇄ 30% GPU
GCP: 19% cloud revenue ⇄ 20% GPU
AWS: 44% cloud revenue ⇄ 20% GPU

Compared to real-world data: All three are among Nvidia GPU’s largest buyers, but AWS, despite having the largest cloud revenue (approximately 30-32% market share), has seen its GPU share historically decline to ~20%, well below its revenue dominance. This may be influenced by AWS’s in-house Trainium/Inferentia chips replacing some Nvidia demand. Meanwhile, Microsoft and Google show greater dependence on Nvidia, with GPU shares closely matching their cloud revenue shares.

2. Does Q2 Performance “Meet Targets”?

Microsoft Azure: 39% growth rate is robust, outpacing peers as the growth leader. Cloud revenue growth perfectly matches Nvidia GPU share, with both AI capabilities and hardware allocation performing to “target” standards.
Google Cloud: 32% growth rate is also impressive, aligning with its GPU share ~20% (slightly higher than cloud revenue share, showing modest matching), achieving steady target performance.
AWS: While having the largest cloud revenue, growth lags (17.5%), failing to synchronize with GPU share increases. GPU share at only ~20% falls short of its cloud revenue market share (~30%), reflecting AWS’s increasing use of domestic chips to replace Nvidia, thus impacting Nvidia chip purchases—overall, cloud business growth falls short of expectations, weakening the relationship with Nvidia’s high market dominance.

Comprehensive Outlook and Projections

Microsoft Azure: Strong growth, high GPU spending, highly aligned with Nvidia share, forming dual AI/cloud engines—standard target achievement;
Google Cloud: Accelerating growth, increased capital expenditure, GPU share slightly exceeding cloud share—steady “target” achievement;
AWS: Revenue leadership but slower growth, with GPU share below cloud revenue share—under the trend of reduced Nvidia supply dependence, AWS’s contribution to Nvidia decouples from cloud business growth.

From Nvidia’s Perspective:

Although Nvidia still controls approximately 90%+ of the data center GPU market share, its dependence on the three major hyperscalers is diverging: AWS dependence is decreasing, while Microsoft and Google are further increasing procurement to match AI deployments.
Simultaneously, Nvidia is expanding to “new cloud” platforms like CoreWeave, capturing future 11% GPU market share (consistent with the chart’s new cloud ≈ 30% GPU direction).

Summary Table

Company	Q2 Cloud Revenue Growth	Nvidia GPU Share	Alignment with GPU Share	Target Met
Microsoft Azure	~39%	~30%	Highly matched	✅ Met
Google Cloud	~32%	~20%	Slightly high, matched	✅ Met
AWS	~17-18%	~20%	Cloud revenue share exceeds GPU share	❌ Not Met

Conclusion and Recommendations

Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud’s cloud service growth aligns well with Nvidia GPU share overall, qualifying as “meeting targets.”
AWS, despite being the largest in scale, shows a gap between growth rate and GPU share, making it difficult to claim synchronized growth with Nvidia GPU usage.
Nvidia’s consumption structure is diversifying from concentrated hyperscalers toward partnerships with small and medium cloud service platforms (like CoreWeave). Continued observation is needed to see if future GPU distribution across these platforms can maintain the chart’s “new cloud ~30%” trend.

Claude Code Security Review: Your AI Security Watchdog

Aug 4, 2025

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Claude Code Security Review: Making Security Audits as Easy as Writing Commands

Claude Code’s newly released claude-code-security-review integrates Anthropic Claude’s large language model reasoning capabilities directly into GitHub Actions and terminal commands. It can analyze diffs during pull request (PR) stages to identify high-risk vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and authorization bypasses, while automatically filtering out low-value noise. You can even scan locally with a simple /security-review command. Your code’s potential vulnerabilities are flagged by AI before it even gets merged.

1. What is Claude Code Security Review?

AI-Powered Security Auditing: Leverages Claude’s deep semantic understanding to go beyond regex matching and directly comprehend code intent.
GitHub Action Integration: Automatically triggers on PR opens or syncs, posting vulnerability findings directly to specific code lines.
Terminal Slash Commands: Enter /security-review in Claude Code for the same scanning capabilities to run instantly offline.

2. Core Highlights

1. High Signal-to-Noise Results

Built-in False Positive Filtering automatically screens out low-risk alerts like DoS, resource exhaustion, and input validation with no actual impact, surfacing only the truly critical vulnerabilities.

2. Semantic-Level Vulnerability Detection

Identifies 10 major categories of issues including injection attacks, authentication flaws, hardcoded secrets, weak encryption, and business logic race conditions.

3. Diff-Aware & Language Agnostic

Only analyzes changed files, supports any programming language, making it ideal for multi-language microservice repositories.

4. Zero-Configuration CI/CD

Just one YAML snippet gets you running:

- uses: anthropics/claude-code-security-review@main
  with:
    claude-api-key: ${{ secrets.CLAUDE_API_KEY }}
    comment-pr: true

5. Industry-Wide Recognition

Publications like VentureBeat and The New Stack have noted that as AI-generated code volume surges, automated security auditing has become essential. This Action fills that critical gap.

3. Getting Started

1. Quick GitHub Actions Integration

Create .github/workflows/security.yml in your project root
Copy the YAML above and add CLAUDE_API_KEY to your repository Secrets
Submit a PR to see Claude automatically comment with vulnerability details + fix suggestions

2. Local /security-review Command

In your terminal or VS Code Claude Code panel, enter:

/security-review

This executes the same level of auditing on your current uncommitted changes, perfect for solo development or offline scenarios.

3. Custom Rules

Copy security-review.md from the repository to .claude/commands/
Edit filtering rules or add company-specific security baselines, such as prohibiting weak password algorithms.

4. Real-World Scenarios

Scenario	Trigger Method	AI-Discovered Issues	Outcome
Internal Tool Adding Local HTTP Service	Automated audit before PR merge	DNS Rebinding → RCE	Vulnerability fixed before merge
Legacy Project Refactoring	Terminal `/security-review`	Sensitive log leakage + weak AES-ECB encryption	One-click generation of encryption/log fix patches
Multi-Language Microservice Repo	Every PR	Python dependency poisoning + Node XSS	PR comments list vulnerabilities + npm audit fix commands

5. Final Thoughts

AI writes code fast, but AI must guard security even faster. Integrate claude-code-security-review into your DevSecOps pipeline to ensure every line of code passes through security gates before entering the main branch. The next zero-day might just be the one you keep out.

Top International AI Products and Services by Domain

Aug 3, 2025

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For deep reasoning, multimodal processing, and complex coding, Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think is the strongest contender; For comprehensive research and automated information synthesis into reports, choose ChatGPT Deep Research; For terminal-based AI assistance with writing and debugging large project codebases, Claude Code is your most reliable choice; For IDE-based collaborative bug fixing and feature development like working with a teammate, Cursor better fits development workflows; For image creation, use Midjourney; for short video production, rely on Veo 3; For workflow automation and script process interaction, let n8n run autonomously.

This way, choosing the right tools makes everything twice as effective with half the effort. Each product excels in its specialized domain, and combining them strategically maximizes their collective power.

I. ChatGPT o3 (Top Choice for AI Q&A)

This is OpenAI’s latest o3 model, primarily excelling at rapid question answering and information retrieval. When you have questions and want quick, accurate answers, or need to discuss knowledge and ask questions, this is your first choice. Fast response, fluent language, perfect for daily use.

II. ChatGPT GPT‑4.5 (Best for AI Writing)

For creating articles, writing content, and crafting complex text summaries, GPT‑4.5 possesses superior comprehension and expression capabilities. Rich in emotion, clear in structure, diverse in language—ideal for copywriting, reports, or long-form content.

III. Gemini 2.5 Pro (Long Text / Advanced Reasoning)

Gemini 2.5 Pro is Google’s flagship model, supporting multimodal input including text, images, audio, video, and PDFs. It excels in complex reasoning, code generation, advanced mathematics, and scientific problems, achieving high scores in mathematical or scientific tests. Think of it as the brain-type champion of the AI world, perfectly suited for deep content creation and analysis.

IV. ChatGPT Deep Research (Deep Research Mode)

This is OpenAI’s model specifically designed for in-depth research, capable of breaking down problems and conducting 5–30 minutes of multi-step web searches, automatically browsing web pages, extracting information, synthesizing analysis, and generating reports with citations. Ideal for market research, paper abstracts, competitive analysis, and industry trend analysis.

V. Midjourney (AI Image Generation)

While not shown in personal versions in the chart, Midjourney is the strongest AI tool for generating artistic images, illustrations, and design visuals. Supporting diverse styles, rich details, and exceptional aesthetics, creators frequently choose it for cover images and illustrations.

VI. Claude Code (AI Programming Tool)

Anthropic’s Claude Code is a command-line terminal AI programming assistant. It can automatically map your project structure, understand codebases, analyze dependencies, and within seconds generate documentation, add new features, or refactor code. Powered by the robust Claude Opus 4 model, it leads the industry in coding performance.

VII. Cursor (AI Programming IDE)

Cursor is an AI-powered IDE based on VS Code that can completely understand and “remember” entire codebases. Give it prompts, and it can generate features, edit code, and answer code-related questions. Many developers report that using Cursor has increased their coding efficiency by multiple times.

VIII. Veo 3 (AI Video Generation)

Google’s latest Veo 3 model excels at generating high-quality short videos, supporting text or image input to generate content with original soundtracks, voiceovers, background music, or dialogue, with precise lip-sync, outputting up to 1080p resolution. Enterprises and creators can use it to quickly generate advertisements, product demonstration videos, or educational clips.

IX. n8n (AI Agent / Automation Workflows)

n8n provides a workflow automation platform that, combined with AI Agents, can build complex workflows: automatically scraping web pages, connecting to databases, calling APIs, letting AI make decisions and execute tasks while continuously operating within systems. Suitable for enterprise scenarios like customer service bots, data processing workflows, and scheduled reminders.

Summary Comparison (Quick Reference):

Domain	Top Choice	Advantages & Use Cases
AI Q&A	ChatGPT o3	Rapid Q&A, information retrieval
AI Writing	GPT‑4.5	Creative writing, copywriting
Complex Reasoning/Long Text	Gemini 2.5 Pro	Multimodal, deep reasoning
Deep Research	ChatGPT Deep Research	Auto-citations, detailed reports
AI Images	Midjourney	Illustrations, visual content generation
Programming Assistant	Claude Code	Project understanding, code generation
AI IDE	Cursor	Codebase editing, intelligent suggestions
AI Video	Veo 3	High-quality short video generation
Automation Agent	n8n	Cross-system workflow automation

Why This Division?

Each AI product has absolute advantages in certain domains. If you need quick question answers, use ChatGPT o3; for writing structured, emotional long-form content, use GPT‑4.5 or Gemini; for specialized reports, let Deep Research handle the organization; for code collaboration, Claude Code and Cursor each have their specialties; for short video generation, Veo 3 is the optimal tool; for workflow automation, delegate to n8n.

Conclusion

In today’s landscape of proliferating AI tools, choosing the right tool is more important than blindly pursuing all-in-one solutions. Each “top choice” has its area of expertise. By combining these products strategically, you can rapidly deploy and efficiently output results across domains including Q&A, writing, research, programming, images, video, and automation.

Which one would you like to try first? Feel free to comment and share your user experience or operational case studies!

Claude Code + Backlog.md: Building Git Kanban + AI Collaboration

Aug 3, 2025

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Backlog.md + Claude Code transforms any Git repository into a Kanban board + documentation + AI collaboration hub in seconds, with all data stored as Markdown files for offline privacy. This article will get you up and running in 5 minutes, covering installation, core features, and typical workflows to explain why it’s the minimal viable stack for human + AI collaborative projects.

Introduction

Tired of switching between multiple SaaS tools? Backlog.md generates a complete project management system locally with a single command—perfect for individual developers and seamlessly integrates with multi-agent pipelines, allowing Claude and Gemini to directly read and write tasks.

I. Why Choose Backlog.md?

1. Markdown as Natural Task Cards

Each issue is a task-123 - title.md file, ready for Git diff tracking.
Local editors work great, and AI can read them easily.

2. 100% Private & Offline

All files live in your repository with no external dependencies; edit your kanban even on a train.

3. Zero-Configuration Kanban

backlog board renders live queues directly in the terminal.
backlog browser auto-opens a responsive Web UI with drag-and-drop status updates.

4. AI-Ready CLI

Includes CLAUDE.md and other documentation files—just type “Claude, please take over task-33” to assign work.
Supports sub-agents and Ultrathink planning, compatible with popular models.

5. Cross-Platform + Multiple Installation Channels

Choose from npm i -g backlog.md, brew install backlog-md, or nix run.
Homebrew & Fedora packages available simultaneously with fast version updates.

II. 3-Step Quick Start

Step	Command	Description
Initialize	`backlog init "AI Side Project"`	Interactive setup, auto-generates `backlog/` directory
Create Tasks	`backlog task create "Refactor login flow"`	Supports description, assignee, tags, priority, etc.
View Progress	`backlog board` or `backlog browser`	Terminal / browser—two flavors

Tips: Want AI to batch-break down requirements? Paste your PRD to Claude: “Please use ultrathink to split tasks and identify dependencies.”

III. Advanced Usage

1. One-Click Weekly Reports

backlog board export README.md --export-version "v1.0.0" Generates a versioned Markdown kanban that syncs teams immediately when pushed to Git.

2. Multi-Repository Coordination

Use git worktree or sub-repositories to aggregate BE/FE tasks into the same directory; all links still point to original branches.

3. Auto-Commit & Hook Bypass

backlog config set autoCommit true eliminates manual git add/commit.
For strict pre-commit setups, use bypassGitHooks true.

4. Statistics & Dashboard

backlog overview displays task burndown and bar charts in the terminal, giving you instant project health insights.

IV. Use Cases

Independent Developers: Local Git + Markdown, everything on one machine.
Remote Small Teams: Pull Requests sync task status automatically—goodbye Jira.
AI Agent Pipelines: LLMs read/update task files, enabling “planning→coding→PR” closed loops.

Conclusion

Backlog.md uses the most native toolchain to unify project management, documentation, and AI collaboration into one system, helping us refocus attention on “writing code” itself.

Ready to try this “local Git kanban” approach? Share your experience in the comments!

Slash-Commands vs Sub-Agents in Claude Code: Differences and Practical Collaboration

Aug 3, 2025

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Have you ever wished you could package common AI operations into shortcuts that execute with a single command, while having AI break down tasks and collaborate through division of labor? Claude Code is precisely such a tool that enables developers to use AI-assisted coding more efficiently, systematically, and enjoyably. Today I’ll discuss its two core features in accessible terms: Slash-Commands and Sub-Agents, explaining their characteristics, usage, and differences, with real examples you can immediately apply.

Slash-Commands: Your Custom AI Shortcut Buttons 🚀

Characteristics and Use Cases

Write custom prompts once, invoke with commands: Package common operations (like code reviews, performance optimization, issue fixes) into .claude/commands/*.md files, and Claude treats these prompts as commands. Simply type /command-name parameters to automatically execute the corresponding workflow.
Parameterization support: Commands can use $ARGUMENTS placeholders that get replaced when you input parameters, flexibly accepting issue numbers, module names, and other arguments.
Project sharing or personal use: Place in .claude/commands/ for project-level commands accessible to the entire team; place in ~/.claude/commands/ for personal private commands.

Example Usage

For instance, you define a /fix-issue command with a template containing the fix workflow:

Fix GitHub issue: $ARGUMENTS.
Please execute the following steps:
1. Use gh issue view to get details;
2. Analyze the problem; 3. Find relevant code; 4. Submit fix; ...

In the command line, type:

/fix-issue 123

Claude will perform Git operations, code modifications, and open Pull Requests - the entire process is automated, saving you countless repetitive steps (you can also choose whether to auto-commit). Perfect for scenarios like repeatedly fixing issues, reviewing PRs, and generating documentation.

Sub-Agents: Multi-Agent System with AI Task Decomposition and Collaborative Division of Labor 🧠

Characteristics and Use Cases

Each sub-agent stays focused: Sub-Agents are “mini Claudes” with independent contexts, specializing in specific task types like performance optimization, test generation, code review, etc., never interfering with the main conversation thread.
Customizable roles, reusable: You can use the /agents command to create sub-agent configurations, each with clear names, descriptions, and permissions (like read-only code access, running tests, calling grep, etc.).
Main agent orchestrates and can chain multiple sub-agents: The main Claude decides which sub-agents execute which tasks based on context, supporting task decomposition with clear responsibilities, with final results aggregated back to the main conversation interface.

Example Usage

Suppose you define several sub-agents:

code-reviewer.md: Only reviews code style and security issues
test-builder.md: Specializes in generating unit tests
debugger.md: Responsible for checking error logs and locating problems

Your conversation with Claude goes like this:

“Please review the auth module” → Main agent calls code-reviewer “Write unit tests for this module” → Calls test-builder “Found test failures, find where the error is” → Calls debugger

Finally, the main agent summarizes the output for you. The entire process is like having a team of AI assistants, each handling their specialty.

Key Differences: Different Invocation Methods, Different Division Perspectives

Aspect	Slash-Commands	Sub-Agents
Invocation Method	Start typing `/` to trigger commands	Automatically used in conversation or explicitly called with `/agents` for specific sub-agents
Usage Threshold	Write templates and use - quite intuitive	Requires defining role descriptions, tool permissions, prompt styles, etc. - more complex
Scenario Focus	Repetitive, standardized workflow tasks	Professional, complex, or decomposable tasks (like testing, review, debugging)
Output Control	Consistent template usage each time, relatively fixed	Can break into multiple stages with different agents handling different segments, more granular output
Maintainability	Template files easy to manage, suitable for team sharing	Sub-agent configuration files complex, requiring version control and synchronized updates

Usage Examples: Collaborative Application in Real Workflows 👩‍💻

Standardized Review Process
- Write a Slash-Command /security-review with templates that automatically check code security points.
- Main agent calls security-review, then triggers code-reviewer sub-agent for detailed output based on circumstances.
Automated Bug Fix + Ticketing
- Slash-Command /fix-issue 456 initiates: Main agent scans GitHub issue → calls debugger to check errors → modifies code → calls test-builder to write tests → finally opens Pull Request.
Module Collaboration Scenarios
- Create frontend-expert sub-agent focused on React component optimization, create backend-optimizer sub-agent responsible for API performance.
- When the project needs a new feature, main agent runs one workflow letting both sub-agents produce their respective solutions, then aggregates for your decision-making.

Usage Recommendations

Slash-Commands are your shortcut command buttons, suitable for repetitive, standardized operations Sub-Agents are your behind-the-scenes AI team, capable of task decomposition, multi-perspective analysis, and specialized division of labor

I recommend starting with Slash-Commands: Put your most frequent operations into commands and share template files with your team. After becoming proficient, gradually introduce sub-agents to handle complex workflows through task decomposition, with the main agent orchestrating while you maintain control. This approach avoids detours and prevents initial tool overwhelm.

For small teams or short projects, one or two Slash-Commands and simple sub-agents are quite sufficient; for long-term projects or multi-person teams, you can gradually expand into a complete AI collaboration pipeline. It’s like hiring a reliable AI assistant team - both development efficiency and standardization will improve significantly.

Android Studio Finally Supports Gemini Agent for Automated Coding

Aug 3, 2025

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In the latest Android Studio Narwhal Feature Drop, Google has fully “embedded” Gemini into the IDE—not just for chatting, but acting like a “co-pilot” that can plan tasks and modify code in batches. You can use Rules to instantly lock in your project’s coding standards, and even connect your own Gemini API Key to unlock 1 million tokens of ultra-long context. In other words, Android development now has its first truly practical Agent Mode: it can read and write multiple files, run Gradle, create branches, submit PRs, and even write unit tests before fixing its own bugs—leaving you with nothing but nodding or shaking your head.

Introduction

“How do you handle implementing a feature that requires changes across dozens of files?” In the past, we could only repeatedly switch windows, copy paths, and manually search through code. Now, Gemini Agent Mode takes over these mechanical steps—you just need one high-level instruction. The AI enhancements in Narwhal Feature Drop are designed to leave “thinking” to humans and “tedious work” to machines.

Get Started with Agent Mode in 1 Minute

Click Gemini → Agent in the sidebar, enter your goal: “Add dark mode to the homepage.”
The Agent will first show a breakdown plan: which files need changes, which Gradle tasks to run.
For each step, it generates code, applies patches, and runs tests—you can accept/reject each one.
After everything passes, submit a PR with one click.

Why is it more powerful?

Supports cross-file batch modifications, breaking free from the “can only return one code snippet” bottleneck.

Built-in IDE permissions allow direct disk read/write and script execution.

Transparent planning with the ability to intervene and adjust at any time.

Custom Prompt Rules

Want AI to always output Kotlin + Jetpack Compose? Open Prompt Library → Rules, write down your project conventions, and they’ll be automatically applied to every conversation thereafter. Teams can check .idea into version control, and rules will be shared along with the code—no more “verbal reminders” needed.

Connect Gemini 2.5 Pro, Unlock 1M Context

Free-tier models only have a few thousand tokens of context, often “forgetting” context during complex refactoring. Narwhal supports “Bring Your Own Key”: enter your Gemini API Key in settings to switch to 2.5 Pro, fitting entire code chains into a single conversation. Paid GCP projects enjoy this privilege by default.

Other AI-Powered Details

XR Project Wizard: While primarily focused on XR, it also leverages Gemini logic prompts to automatically populate templates and best practices.
MCP Extensions: The initial version supports stdio transport and can further integrate with external tools like GitHub, with full streaming protocol support coming in the future.
Performance Optimizations: This stable release incorporates extensive feedback from Canary users, fixing issues like context loss and plan freezing.

Conclusion

Agent Mode isn’t just an “intelligent dialog box”—it’s a full-stack teammate that can modify code, run scripts, and write tests. It transforms Android Studio into a truly AI-powered IDE.

👉 What will you have the Agent help you with first? Writing unit tests? Refactoring legacy modules? Share your thoughts in the comments—maybe the next article will break down your use case!

Claude Code Cookbook: Automated Commands + Multi-Role System + Intelligent Hooks

Aug 2, 2025

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Build Your Personal Claude Programming Operating System

💡 Introduction

Many people use Claude Code for programming, but have you ever felt that:

Despite Claude being powerful, you always have to guide it step by step
Every time you need testing, documentation updates, or PR generation, you have to remind it manually
Role switching becomes chaotic and actually reduces efficiency instead of improving it

Recently, Japanese engineer @wasabeef released an incredible project — claude-code-cookbook, transforming Claude Code into an “automated development assistant” that works fast, provides accurate feedback, and thinks clearly.

This isn’t just another prompt template collection, but Claude’s “extended operating system.”

👇 I’ve been testing it for several days and it’s absolutely impressive. Highly recommended for anyone using Claude for development projects!

🔧 Three Core Features: Unlocking Claude’s Hidden Capabilities

🧾 1. Commands: Make Claude Follow Your Instructions

Simply type /command-name and Claude will execute the corresponding task.

For example:

Command	Function
`/explain-code`	Automatically explain code logic
`/fix-error`	Generate fixes based on errors
`/commit-message`	Auto-write Git commit messages
`/pr-create`	Auto-generate PR content
`/check-prompt`	Help optimize your prompts
`/semantic-commit`	Semantic commits for better version control

These commands alone can eliminate countless repetitive conversations.

💡 Each command is essentially a Markdown file that supports custom extensions—just place them in the commands/ directory.

🎭 2. Roles: Multi-Role Switching, Claude as Professional Consultant

Claude supports switching between different roles like “sub-personalities,” such as:

/role qa Test Engineer
/role mobile Mobile Development Expert
/role security Security Consultant
/role architect System Architect

🌟 The highlight: supports concurrent execution!

/role performance --agent
/role security --agent

Claude will simultaneously launch multiple roles for parallel analysis and provide unified recommendations. This is incredibly useful for large project reviews and design assessments.

⛓ 3. Hooks: Automated Scripts for Maximum Development Experience

You can set up script hooks that run automatically at specific moments.

For example:

check-ai-commit.sh: Prevents AI signatures from appearing in Git commits
preserve-file-permissions.sh: Automatically saves/restores file permissions
auto-comment.sh: Prompts to add docstring comments

Even thoughtful touches like “task completion notifications” are included:

osascript (macOS notification script)

In short, Claude truly becomes a reliable partner that handles chores, provides reminders, and writes code.

🧪 Complete Project Automation Workflow

👇 The project includes a comprehensive development workflow diagram, from task identification to CI status tracking, all seamlessly integrated:

You can even follow this logic to customize your team’s “Claude development pipeline.”

🚀 How to Use?

Installation and Configuration Are Super Simple:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/wasabeef/claude-code-cookbook.git ~/.claude

Set the path in Claude client
Modify settings.json to mount hooks and extend commands

🛠 Adding custom commands and roles simply requires writing .md files in the corresponding folders—very easy to get started.

🧠 Summary: Transform Claude into Your Engineering Co-Pilot

Claude Code Cookbook brings a systematic development workflow that enables you to:

Efficiently organize project tasks with Claude automatically following up
Freely switch between professional roles to handle different work scenarios
Automate scripts to completely free your hands

For everyone doing serious development with Claude, this is a game-changing tool for boosting efficiency and professionalism.

📣 What commands would you most like to customize for Claude? Feel free to share in the comments and let’s build smarter Claude assistants together!

If you enjoy these AI tool tips, remember to share with your tech-savvy friends!

From Aider to Crush: Open Source AI Coding Assistants

Aug 2, 2025

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Crush is an open-source terminal-based “plug-in-LLM-and-code-with-you” AI agent created by the Charm team. It supports multiple large language models, cross-platform compatibility, conversation memory, LSP semantic completion, extensible MCP plugins, and fine-grained security controls. Installation requires just one package manager command or go install. Daily usage revolves around “get API key → launch → write config → switch models with one click.” Following our publication format, here’s your 5-minute deep dive into Crush.

The pain points of coding aren’t just about “writing”—they’re more about finding documentation, switching contexts, and running scripts. Crush claims to be “Your new coding bestie”—handling all these tedious tasks so you can focus on implementing logic. In less than a week, it surged to 5k⭐, joining the heated CLI competition alongside Aider and Cursor.

1-Minute Knowledge Cards

Keyword	Explanation
LLM Hot-Swapping	Switch models mid-conversation without losing historical context
Session	Project-level multi-sessions with persistent context
LSP	Leverages language servers for AST data, making responses more code-aware
MCP	Custom context sources with HTTP/STDIO/SSE plugins
.crushignore	Like .gitignore, filters files you don’t want exposed

Main Content

🚀 Core Highlights

1. One-Click Multi-Model Switching Comes with the official Catwalk model library, covering OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Groq, and more, plus custom configurations for DeepSeek, Claude Sonnet, etc.

2. Session Isolation + Project Memory The same project can have N “chat rooms”—testing scripts, refactoring, and documentation won’t interfere with each other. Exit and re-enter, and the context remains.

3. LSP Semantic Context Crush automatically calls gopls, typescript-language-server, etc., providing models with AST and type information for more thoughtful responses.

4. MCP Pluggable Capabilities Want the model to read databases or access internal APIs? Write an MCP service and drop it into the mcp field—HTTP/STDIO/SSE all work.

5. Everywhere CLI Runs with a single command on macOS, Linux, Windows/WSL, and even *BSD.

6. Security & Control By default, any shell command requires confirmation. You can whitelist in permissions.allowed_tools or use brutal --yolo to skip prompts (use with caution).

🛠️ Three-Step Installation

Homebrew brew install charmbracelet/tap/crush npm npm i -g @charmland/crush Go go install github.com/charmbracelet/crush@latest

After installation, type crush. First run will prompt you to paste your API key. Supports environment variables like OPENAI_API_KEY, ANTHROPIC_API_KEY for keyless input.

✏️ Quick Start Steps

Launch
Terminal window
```
crush
```
Choose your preferred model and write something like “Refactor this Go file.”

Project Configuration Create .crush.json in your repository root, example:

{
  "$schema": "https://charm.land/crush.json",
  "lsp": { "go": { "command": "gopls" } },
  "providers": { "deepseek": { "type": "openai", "base_url": "...", "api_key": "$DEEPSEEK_API_KEY" } }
}

Ignore Clutter Add node_modules/ to .crushignore to prevent the LLM from scanning useless files.
Track Logs crush logs --follow for real-time model calls & costs.

🔮 Advanced Tips

Session Magic: crush session new docs for dedicated documentation; crush session switch bugfix to return to debugging scene.
Model Hot-Swapping: /model claude-3; response style instantly switches to Shakespeare.
Cost Transparency: Configure cost_per_1m_in/out in settings, and Crush will estimate each round’s cost.
Active Open Source Community: 100+ discussions in Issues, PRs merged within 24h, very friendly.
Aider/Cursor Alternative: Det-Eng Weekly specifically names it as an open-source alternative to Windsurf/Cursor, with smooth experience.

Conclusion

Crush = the perfect adhesive for terminal + LLM + your toolchain. If you’re used to tmux/vim or VS Code’s integrated terminal, Crush will save you countless commands in the “write-run-fix” cycle.

Claude Code Beyond Coding: Running My Daily Life

Aug 1, 2025

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Still using Claude Code just for writing code? I’ve moved on to using Claude Code for managing my entire life.

This isn’t a joke—I’ve built a complete “life operating system” with Claude Code that effortlessly manages my daily routines, captures inspiration, tracks goals, and even takes care of my mental wellbeing.

With just 10 minutes of setup, Claude helps me complete countless small but important tasks every day.

👀 Five Examples That Show Claude’s Power

✅ Weekly Check-in

Claude automatically generates my growth dashboard each week: video view counts, writing word counts, income changes, and more.

📌 Usage: Run /weekly check-in command, and Claude generates charts + key insights, even recommending content topics!

Highlight: Like a personal coach who never complains—cheers me on every week while offering helpful suggestions.

✍️ Daily Journal

Spend 2 minutes daily as Claude guides me through recording the day’s learnings, reflections, and feelings, while tracking my emotions and habits.

📌 Usage: Run /daily check-in, answer a few questions, and your journal is automatically organized.

Highlight: Builds self-awareness and gratitude habits, keeping emotional drain at bay.

📚 Content Research

I just paste a few competitor links, and Claude helps me write my own content drafts.

📌 Usage: Use /newsletter researcher command—it analyzes my style, incorporates my unique traits, and generates new drafts.

Highlight: Saves 80% of research and ideation time. No waiting for inspiration—Claude finds it for me!

🧠 Brain Dump Analyzer

Too many scattered notes? Claude automatically organizes them into mind maps or article outlines, even uncovering hidden insights.

📌 Usage: Import notes into Claude, run /brain dump analysis command.

Highlight: Transforms “fragmented notes” into “business opportunities.”

📰 Daily Brief

Claude curates industry updates, news, and creative inspiration based on my interests, delivered every morning on schedule.

📌 Usage: Set up /daily brief command—it automatically searches and organizes content.

Highlight: No need to scroll through X/Twitter/social feeds—Claude delivers everything in one package.

🧰 Build Your “Life Operating System” in 10 Minutes

Prepare Environment Install Claude Code (recommend using VS Code, Cursor, etc.), create a personal information markdown file.
Initialize Configuration Run /init command, Claude will generate rule files.
Set Up Slash Commands Copy prompts from Google Docs, like /weekly check-in, /daily brief, etc.
Run and Customize Execute these commands daily/weekly—Claude runs automatically. I can even have it generate more custom agents!

🚀 Why This System Is Worth Trying

Time Savings: Save hours each week by letting AI handle routine tasks.
Highly Personalized: Claude Code customizes outputs based on my interests and work style.
Low Technical Barrier: No coding required—just copy prompts and use.
Infinite Scalability: Can expand into meeting note assistants, todo list generators, and more.

🧠 Real Usage Tips

Beginner-Friendly: Prompts are crystal clear—newcomers can follow along easily.
Customize for Yourself: Try incorporating tools and workflows from your daily work—Claude Code excels as a “personal assistant.”
Keep It Running!: Set commands to run automatically daily—Claude Code gets to know you better over time.

🗣️ What Do You Think?

What would you most want Claude Code to do for you?

Kombai: The First AI Agent Built Specifically for Frontend Development with Figma Support

Aug 1, 2025

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Kombai fuses together “understanding design, understanding components, understanding codebases” with specialized context and toolchains fine-tuned for frontend development, enabling AI to truly add new pages to legacy repositories with 500K+ lines of code, pass compilation, and provide visual previews—achieving a 96% compilation success rate and 72% code review score, leaving generic agents far behind in head-to-head comparisons.

What is Kombai?

The first AI Agent custom-built for frontend development, focusing exclusively on UI & UX without touching backend or databases.
The product team has evolved their previous Figma-to-Code technology into a complete “design → planning → coding → preview” pipeline.
Supports VS Code, Cursor, and Windsurf plugins—install with one click and start using immediately.

Core Value Propositions

Built Specifically for Frontend

Generic agents often miss component library details and generate uncompilable code; Kombai has built-in RAG rules and best practices for 30+ common libraries, generating code as naturally as a “senior frontend developer” reusing components.

UX Parsing Engine

Converts Figma files, screenshots, and text descriptions into a three-layer structure of “reusable sections → components → styles,” then transforms them into React/Vue/Svelte code with accuracy rates 20%+ higher than comparable LLM + MCP solutions.

Deep Repository Understanding

Kombai first scans repositories to identify themes, components, routing, and other “frontend metadata,” then uses search + indexing for precise snippet retrieval, avoiding pulling irrelevant files into context.

End-to-End Toolchain

Editable Development Plans: Large tasks first generate markdown plans that you can modify before letting AI begin work.
Sandbox Preview & Auto-Fix: After generation, automatically starts local server and self-heals when TS/Lint errors are detected.
No-Write Default: Unless you click Save, AI won’t modify local files—safe and rollback-friendly.

Benchmark Performance

In 200+ real frontend task benchmarks, Kombai achieved 96% compilation success rate and 43% feature implementation rate, comprehensively outperforming combinations like Gemini 2.5 Pro + Agent and Claude Sonnet 4 + Agent.

Typical Use Cases

1. Design Files to Code in Seconds

Drop in a Figma file, and Kombai automatically breaks down layers, identifies assets, and outputs file structures matching your project stack; even complex designs maintain pixel-perfect restoration.

2. Adding New Pages/Features to Legacy Repositories

In official demonstrations, Kombai added a complete “Roles & Permissions” page to an OSS project with 0.5M lines of code in just two conversation rounds.

3. Ask Mode for Quick Code Comprehension

Switch to Ask mode and query “What variants does this component library’s Button have?”—the Agent reads without writing, helping you familiarize yourself with repository structure.

4. Run + Iterate

Click Run in Sandbox for instant browser preview; if alignment or interactions don’t meet expectations, use natural language to have Kombai make adjustments.

Quick Start Guide

Step	Action
Install	Search for Kombai – AI Agent for Frontend Devs in VS Code Extension Marketplace and install.
Login	Register/login to Kombai account through the pop-up browser page.
Configure Stack	Set framework (Next.js/React 19/Vue 3…), UI library, state management, etc.
Input	Supports Figma/Images/Text as input types.
Review Plan	Confirm or edit the AI-generated development plan, then click Approve Plan & Start Coding.
Preview & Save	After preview confirmation, select files to save locally or create new repository.

Who is Kombai For?

Independent developers who want to compress the design-to-development pipeline to minutes
Teams maintaining large Mono-repos requiring continuous refactoring
International projects pursuing high-quality UI experiences without dedicated frontend resources

Conclusion

The challenge of frontend development was never “writing a few lines of HTML”—it’s understanding design, reusing components, and ensuring consistent standards. Kombai delegates these “experience-based tasks” to AI, leaving you to focus on the final results.

Which project will you try it on? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Figma IPO Surges 250% on Debut: AI Design Unicorn Buy Zone at $90-110

Aug 1, 2025

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Executive Summary

Figma officially went public on the New York Stock Exchange on July 31, 2025 (NYSE: FIG), marking the largest tech IPO of 2025. The company priced 36 million shares at $33, but debut performance exceeded expectations: opening at $85 (+157%), hitting an intraday high of $125, and closing at $115.50 for a first-day gain of 250%, reaching a market cap of $56.3 billion.

Through in-depth comparative analysis with Snowflake’s (SNOW) 2020 IPO, we find that Figma achieved superior performance despite a more challenging macro environment, demonstrating its unique market position and investment value.

Investment Recommendation: Exercise caution in the near term due to lock-up expiration pressure, but maintain a bullish long-term outlook on AI-era design collaboration platform revaluation. Recommend dollar-cost averaging in the $90-110 range after lock-up adjustment period, targeting $70-80 billion market cap.

I. Figma IPO Debut Performance Analysis

1.1 Complete First-Day Trading Data

Figma’s IPO debut exceeded market expectations:

IPO Pricing: $33 (raised from initial $25-28 range to final $30-32 range)
Opening Performance: $85, representing a 157% premium over IPO price
Intraday Range: High of $125 (+279%), low of $75 (+127%)
Closing Price: $115.50, first-day gain of 250%
Trading Volume: Over 20 million shares, turnover rate ~56%
Closing Market Cap: $56.3 billion

1.2 Investor Sentiment and Market Response

Unprecedented Subscription Demand:

Over-subscription ratio exceeded 40x, demonstrating strong institutional investor appetite
Utilized bookbuilt IPO model requiring specific price submissions rather than market orders
First-day surge reflects market’s revaluation of design collaboration platforms in the AI era

Deviation from Expectations:

Market originally expected modest gains (20-50%), actual performance far exceeded forecasts
Primary drivers of high gains: AI integration capabilities, market dominance, improved profitability

II. Market Environment Comparison: 2025 vs 2020

2.1 Macroeconomic Environment Differences

Environmental Factor	Figma (July 2025)	Snowflake (September 2020)
Federal Interest Rate	4.25-4.5% (high-rate environment)	0-0.25% (zero interest rate policy)
Inflation Level	Persistent inflation concerns	Stimulus-driven economic recovery
Market Liquidity	Cautious investment in tightening cycle	Extremely accommodative monetary environment
Tech Stock Sentiment	AI-driven structural recovery	Pandemic-benefited broad rally

2.2 IPO Market Environment

2025 IPO Market Characteristics:

IPO market recovering but remains relatively cautious
Investors increasingly focused on profitability and cash flow
AI-related companies commanding valuation premiums
High-quality SaaS companies regaining favor

2020 IPO Golden Period:

Global IPO fundraising near historical highs
Federal Reserve “unlimited” quantitative easing
Tech stocks enjoying pandemic dividends
Extremely optimistic market sentiment

III. Fundamental Comparison: Figma vs Snowflake

3.1 Core Operating Metrics Comparison

Metric Dimension	Figma (2025)	Snowflake (2020)
Revenue Scale	~$1B (annualized)	~$500M (annualized)
Growth Rate	46%	174%
Gross Margin	91%	~60%
Customer Count	450K enterprises	3,117 customers
Market Penetration	70% share of design tools market	Emerging cloud data warehouse market
Competitive Moat	Cloud collaboration + AI integration	Compute-storage separation architecture

3.2 Customer Structure and Quality

Figma Customer Characteristics:

Enterprise Customers: 450K registered enterprises, 1,031 customers paying $100K+ annually (+47% YoY)
User Composition: 13M monthly actives, 67% non-designer users
International Presence: 53% of revenue from overseas markets
Flagship Clients: Netflix, Stripe, Duolingo, and other renowned enterprises

Snowflake Customer Comparison:

Enterprise Customers: 3,117 customers (at IPO), 146 Fortune 500 companies
Large Customer Growth: Rapid growth in $1M+ annual revenue customers
Geographic Distribution: Primarily concentrated in US market
Customer Retention: NDR of 158%

3.3 Technology Moat Analysis

Figma Technology Advantages:

Cloud-Native: No local installation required, browser-based access
Real-Time Collaboration: Multi-user simultaneous editing with automatic version sync
Deep AI Integration: 150+ AI feature mentions, significantly enhancing design efficiency
Ecosystem: Complete design-to-development workflow

Snowflake Technology Moat:

Compute-Storage Separation: Unique architectural design
Multi-Cloud Support: Cross-deployment on AWS, Azure, GCP
Elastic Computing: On-demand scaling capabilities
Data Sharing: Secure cross-organizational data sharing

IV. Financial Position Comparative Analysis

4.1 Valuation Metrics Comparison

Financial Metric	Figma	Snowflake
IPO Valuation	$56.3B	$70.7B
P/S Multiple	56x	50x
Profitability Status	Q1 2025 achieved profitability	Continued losses
Cash Position	$1.07B cash	Adequate cash reserves
NDR	132%	158%

4.2 Revenue Quality and Sustainability

Figma Revenue Quality:

Subscription Model: Highly predictable recurring revenue
Gross Margin Advantage: 91% gross margin far exceeds SaaS industry average
Customer Stickiness: 132% net dollar retention rate
Operating Leverage: Scale effects beginning to manifest

Snowflake Revenue Characteristics:

Consumption-Based Pricing: Flexible usage-based pricing model
High-Speed Growth: 174% growth rate facing expanding base pressure
Investment-Intensive: Sales expense ratio of 44%
R&D Investment: R&D expenses represent 38-45% of revenue

4.3 Cash Flow and Profitability

Figma Cash Flow Health:

Operating cash flow margin of 28%
Q1 2025 achieved net profit of $45M
Continuous improvement in free cash flow
Profitability expected to further improve post-AI investment period

Snowflake Cash Flow Comparison:

Consistently positive operating cash flow
Free cash flow of $810M (FY2024)
Continued net losses but narrowing trend
Typical high-growth, high-investment model

V. Capital Market Performance and Stock Price Trajectory Prediction

5.1 Snowflake Post-IPO Stock Price Analysis

Snowflake Historical Stock Performance:

IPO Day: $120→$253.93 (+111.6%)
All-Time High: $401.89 in November 2021 (13 months post-IPO)
Current Level: ~$220 (July 2025)
Key Milestone: Buffett liquidated position in Q2 2024, stock briefly returned to IPO price

5.2 Lock-Up Period Impact Analysis

Projected Lock-Up Timeline:

6 months post-IPO: Employee equity begins unlocking
12 months post-IPO: Major institutional investors unlock
18 months post-IPO: Founder equity fully unlocked

Lock-Up Pressure Assessment:

Founder Dylan Field holds over 75% voting control, relatively low selling motivation
Institutional investors may face exit pressure
Employee option unlocks may bring short-term volatility

5.3 Figma 6-12 Month Price Trajectory Forecast

Base Case Scenario (60% probability):

Target Price: $150-180
Driving Factors: Successful AI feature commercialization, increased customer willingness to pay
Risk Factors: Lock-up pressure, macro environment changes

Bull Case Scenario (25% probability):

Target Price: $200-250
Catalysts: AI-era design tool revaluation, renewed Adobe acquisition rumors
Market Cap Target: $70-80 billion

Bear Case Scenario (15% probability):

Target Price: $80-120
Risk Triggers: Intensified competition, economic recession, AI displacement threats

VI. Risk Assessment and Investment Recommendations

6.1 Primary Risk Factors

Competitive Risks:

Counterattack from traditional software giants like Adobe
Challenges from emerging AI design tools
Proliferation of open-source alternatives

Technology Risks:

AI development potentially disrupting traditional design workflows
Cloud collaboration advantages being matched
Technology upgrade cycle risks

Market Risks:

Persistent high interest rate environment
Overall tech stock valuation correction
Macroeconomic recession impact

6.2 Investment Strategy Recommendations

Short-Term Strategy (0-6 months):

Recommend Waiting: Observe lock-up period volatility before positioning
Key Price Levels: $90-110 range presents good entry opportunity
Position Control: Initial position not exceeding 3-5%

Medium-Term Strategy (6-18 months):

Gradual Accumulation: Increase allocation after AI feature commercialization validation
Target Position: 5-8% weighting
Stop-Loss Setting: Consider reducing position if falls below $75

Long-Term Strategy (18+ months):

Core Holding: Scarce asset in AI-era design collaboration platforms
Valuation Target: $70-80 billion market cap reasonable
Holding Thesis: Dual dividend of digital transformation + AI proliferation

VII. Conclusion and Outlook

Figma’s successful IPO validates its unique value in AI-era design collaboration. Compared to Snowflake, Figma achieved higher first-day gains in a more challenging macro environment, demonstrating:

Superior Financial Fundamentals: 91% gross margin and achieved profitability
Stronger Technology Moat: Dual advantages of cloud collaboration + AI integration
Broader Market Opportunity: Era opportunity of design democratization and AI tool proliferation

Investment Recommendation: Exercise near-term caution, maintain long-term bullish outlook. Recommend dollar-cost averaging in the $90-110 range after lock-up adjustment period, medium-term target price $160-200, with long-term confidence in its evolution into a platform company in AI-era design collaboration, reasonable valuation $70-80 billion.

Note: This report is based on public information analysis and does not constitute investment advice. Investing involves risks, please invest cautiously.

Competing with n8n, Dify, Coze? Google Opal Generates AI Workflows with One Sentence

Aug 1, 2025

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Google strikes again! Opal brings the magical “write one sentence → drag blocks” operation to AI workflows, creating functional mini-apps without spending a dime. Less than a week after launch, it’s already sparking heated discussions that n8n/Zapier might lose sleep over: describe your needs → AI automatically chains together Gemini models, search, and external tools, then gives you a visual flowchart that you can drag and adjust anytime, plus one-click sharing with colleagues.

What Exactly is Opal?

Google Labs’ brand-new experimental product, featuring a dual mode of “natural language + visualization,” currently 100% free and limited to US account beta testing.
Positioned as an AI mini-app builder: automatically arranges input boxes, prompts, Gemini model calls, tool APIs, and other steps into workflow nodes.

You describe: “Turn meeting notes into action items.” Opal instantly generates four nodes: “Upload notes → Gemini summary → Generate todos → Output email,” making the workflow crystal clear.

Five Major Highlights

1. Pure Conversational Workflow Generation

Natural language alone can connect multiple models and tools, eliminating the need for code and YAML.

2. Drag-and-Drop Visual Editing

Want to insert new steps or modify prompts? Simply drag blocks or type another instruction.

3. Templates & Remix

Official Starter Gallery comes built-in, with templates for blog writers, thumbnail generators, data scrapers, and more—ready to grab and modify.

After generating a link, colleagues can experience it using their own Google accounts, facilitating collaborative testing.

5. Completely Free + No Deployment Required

Currently runs on Google’s backend, no need to maintain your own servers, perfect for idea validation and internal team demos.

Use Case Examples

Scenario	One-Sentence Description	Opal Auto-Generated Nodes
Content Creation	”Write an 800-word SEO-friendly blog post”	Keywords→Gemini Writing→SEO Review→Publish
Sales Follow-up	”Sync new CRM leads to Slack and draft follow-up emails”	Webhook→Gemini→Slack API→Gmail Draft
Product Operations	”Analyze user feedback and generate weekly reports”	CSV Upload→Gemini Sentiment Analysis→Charts→Google Docs

Average of 10 minutes to get a minimum viable version running.

How is it Different from n8n/Zapier?

Dimension	Opal	n8n
Learning Curve	Pure natural language, designed for non-technical users	Requires understanding node parameters, possibly writing JS
AI Models	Native Gemini integration, visual prompts	Via third-party plugins or custom configuration
Pricing	Currently free, cloud-hosted	Community edition free, commercial use requires self-hosting or paid plans
Limitations	US Beta only, no custom code support yet	High flexibility but steep learning curve

Three-Step Getting Started Guide

Join Google Labs Waitlist: Log into labs.google.com → Apply for Opal beta access.
Describe: Enter your requirements in the chat box, press Enter.
Refine & Share: Drag and adjust in the visual workflow → Click Share to generate a link.

Potential Pitfalls & Opportunities

Geographic Restrictions: Currently only supports US accounts, domestic users need alternative access methods.
Extensibility: Custom functions not yet available, complex business needs may be limited.
Opportunities: Workflow template marketplaces, prompt component libraries, team collaboration versions could become the next wave of opportunities.

Conclusion

Opal downgrades “AI application development” from writing code to writing one sentence + dragging blocks. Any automation idea you can think of can basically be up and running before your lunch break ends. What will you build with it first? Feel free to share in the comments.

Prompt Optimizer: One-Click Boost for Better AI Prompts

Jul 31, 2025

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Writing prompts is like writing poetry—inspiration strikes but words fail to flow. Prompt Optimizer transforms this “mystical art” into “engineering science”: take one raw instruction, click once, and watch it get deconstructed, completed, and formatted to make large language models more stable, accurate, and cost-effective.

Core Highlights

Dual System/User Channel Optimization: Simultaneously rewrites System Prompt and User Prompt for enhanced contextual consistency.
Real-Time Comparison: Side-by-side view of before/after effects—even beginners can instantly feel the difference.
Multi-Model Integration: Built-in OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, Zhipu, and other mainstream APIs—switch to smaller models to save API costs.
Pure Frontend & Local Storage: Data never leaves your browser—safe for confidential projects.
MCP Server: Docker image includes Model Context Protocol for seamless integration with Claude Desktop and other tools.

Four Ways to Use It

1️⃣ Online Ready-to-Use

Open https://prompt.always200.com/, input your prompt, click Optimize, and instantly see rewritten results. Zero barriers, zero configuration.

2️⃣ Desktop Application

One-click installation for Win/macOS/Linux with auto-updates and no cross-origin issues—even local Ollama can benefit from optimized instructions.

3️⃣ Chrome Extension

While writing documents, simply select text → right-click Prompt Optimizer—transform scattered ideas directly into structured instructions.

4️⃣ Docker & Compose

docker run -d -p 8081:80 linshen/prompt-optimizer

Five-second container startup for internal deployment and encrypted access—safe for team use.

Usage Examples

Typical Need	Before Optimization	After Optimization	Result
Small Model Role-Playing	”Act as a detective solving cases”	Added background settings, output format	Even low-cost LLMs deliver immersive conversations
Knowledge Extraction	”Help me turn articles into triples”	Clear fields, examples, boundary conditions	100% parseable JSON output
Poetry Creation	”Write a spring poem”	Theme, emotion, rhetoric, line count	AI works better match personal taste

Quick Start in Three Steps

Choose Model: Click top-right ⚙️Model Manager, fill in API Key, select the cheapest tier to start.
Write Raw Prompt: Don’t worry about being crude—the tool will break down sentences and add details.
One-Click Optimize & Compare: See original on left, optimized on right—copy and paste to production LLM when satisfied.

Security & Privacy

MIT open source code with 11k⭐ and 1.4k forks; data flows only locally or in your self-deployed containers—no third-party cloud involvement.

Future Roadmap

The author reveals in the roadmap: upcoming Prompt Marketplace, Team Collaboration, One-Click A/B Testing, and more features, with the community contributing additional model adaptations.

Conclusion

Next time you’re stuck on “how to write prompts,” don’t struggle—toss it to Prompt Optimizer and try.

Do you think this “automatic prompt polishing” will completely change your workflow? Share your thoughts in the comments 🚀

Build Anything Locally with Dyad – The Free Open-Source Alternative to v0 & Replit

Jul 31, 2025

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Beat the Weekly Limits: Spin Up Your Own Claude Relay Service

Jul 30, 2025

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TL;DR

Anthropic just introduced “weekly quotas,” and shared team accounts can hit limits in just 3 days. Build your own claude-relay-service proxy with multi-account pool auto-rotation to bypass the latest restrictions. Deploy with Docker-Compose in 3 minutes, give everyone their own API key, and keep coding all week long!

The Quota Storm - Power Users in Panic

Starting August 28th, Claude Code subscriptions include “weekly metering”; Anthropic specifically targets 24/7 background scripts and account sharing
Anthropic estimates less than 5% of users affected, but heavy developers are likely to get hit
Pain point: Multiple users sharing one account → quota spikes → early limits → team development halts

Are you worried about sudden “service interruption”? Share your experience in the comments 👇

Why Choose claude-relay-service?

Key Capabilities

Feature	Scenario Value
Multi-account Pool & Auto-rotation	No fear of hitting limits even with N shared accounts
OpenAI/Claude Dual API Format	Zero code changes for existing projects
One-click OAuth Authorization	New accounts in the pool in 30 seconds, no more manual cookies
Per-key Billing Statistics	Precise tracking of token usage per user, no more arguments over costs
Client Whitelist	Prevent key leaks and script abuse

Risk Warning: Self-hosted relays may violate Anthropic ToS. Use at your own risk.

3-Minute Docker-Compose Quick Installation Guide

Just copy and run

Prepare the project

# Clone the project
git clone https://github.com/Wei-Shaw/claude-relay-service.git

# Enter directory
cd claude-relay-service

# Copy .env.example
cp .env.example .env

Modify .env (must change to random values)

# Required: Security keys (change to random values)
JWT_SECRET=your-random-secret-key-at-least-32-chars
ENCRYPTION_KEY=your-32-character-encryption-key

# Optional: Admin credentials
ADMIN_USERNAME=cr_admin
ADMIN_PASSWORD=your-secure-password

One-click startup

docker-compose up -d

After startup, open http://<server-IP>:3000/web in your browser, or locally http://localhost:3000/web. The logs will show the auto-generated/custom admin account.

Web interface preview after login:

Management Dashboard

API Keys Management

Account Management

Usage Guide

How to Use

One Key Per Person: Generate API keys for each team member in the “API Keys” panel, with rate/model limits to prevent abuse.
Environment Variables: Set ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL to http://localhost:3000/api/ and ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN to the generated key in environment variables, no business code changes needed.

# Environment variables
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="http://localhost:3000/api/"
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="cr_<your_token>"

# Start Claude Code
claude

Monitoring Dashboard: Real-time token consumption tracking, quota alerts to prevent sudden limits.

Cost Estimation & Risk Mitigation

Item	Price/Period	Notes
2-core 4GB Light Cloud	¥30-60/month	Sufficient for Relay+Redis
Claude Max $200	Can be shared	Per-person cost decreases with more users
Domain+CDN	Optional	Needed for public HTTPS

Compliance Reminder: Anthropic has explicitly prohibited reselling and account sharing; accounts may be banned or throttled if abnormal traffic is detected.

Quotas Are Here, Efficiency Shouldn’t Drop

Deploy your own “mini-relay” now and keep quota control in your hands. Forward this to colleagues worried about throttling - let’s maximize usage together!

Discussion Question

How are you planning to allocate keys & quotas? Share your strategies in the comments ~

Stress-Free Spelling: ChatGPT's 1-Hour Daily Vocabulary Training Plan for 3rd Graders

Jul 30, 2025

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ChatGPT has designed an English vocabulary spelling training program suitable for 3rd grade primary school students: spending 1 hour daily, combining drawing, games, and parent interaction to primarily address the problems of forgetting spelling and tension during dictation tests, while ensuring a reasonable and effective weekly vocabulary acquisition rate.

Introduction

Designed for a 3rd grade primary school student’s English vocabulary spelling needs, we have created a scientifically engaging training program. The student initially planned to master approximately 70 new words per week, but we will make adjustments based on scientific recommendations. The student has 1 hour of practice time daily, with parents available to participate. The child enjoys drawing and games, and currently faces main difficulties in remembering word spelling and experiencing tension during dictation tests. We will explain this program from six aspects: weekly vocabulary quantity, daily practice schedule, memorization techniques, parental assistance methods, games to relieve dictation tension, and weekly review and testing.

I. Scientific Recommendations for Weekly New Vocabulary Quantity

Research shows that concentrating on learning 10-12 new words per week yields better results. Too many new words exceed children’s memory load, leading to increased forgetting rates. Taking China’s new primary school English curriculum standards as an example, the total vocabulary for primary school is approximately 505 basic words. The new 3rd grade textbook’s first semester contains 111 words (64 in the old version). At this pace, primary school students need to master only about 5-10 words per week on average.

Scientific recommendation: Adjusting the weekly new vocabulary quantity to around 20-30 words is more reasonable, with flexibility based on the child’s receptive ability. For example, learning 25 new words per week, approximately 5 per day. This ensures children have sufficient repetition and consolidation opportunities without developing apprehension due to excessive quantity. Quality over quantity—ensuring children truly master each word’s spelling and usage is more important than merely pursuing numbers.

II. Daily 1-Hour Practice Schedule (Listen, Speak, Read, Write, Play)

The daily 1-hour practice requires reasonable allocation of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and playing activities, achieving a balance between movement and stillness, tension and relaxation. Below is a table showing recommended daily practice arrangements:

Time Segment	Activity Content (Skill Focus)	Description and Purpose
5 minutes	Warm-up and Review (Listen, Speak)	Listen to parents read words or phrases from the previous day, with children speaking along with pronunciation. Clapping hands or doing actions while reciting can stimulate interest. Through quick review of learned vocabulary, activate memory and prepare for the day’s learning.
10 minutes	New Word Introduction (Listen, Speak)	Using recordings or parent demonstrations, listen to 3-5 new words’ correct pronunciation and practice reading aloud. Parents can place words in short sentences to read to children, helping understand word meanings. Children primarily develop listening discrimination and oral imitation skills in this segment, initially recognizing new words.
15 minutes	Recognition and Comprehension (Read, Speak, Play)	Present new word cards or write on a whiteboard, have children read words and state their meanings. Combine with pictures or let children draw small illustrations to deepen visual association memory. Play “little teacher” games, having children create sentences or tell small stories with each word, speaking while remembering to enhance understanding. This segment balances reading cognition and oral expression while incorporating game elements.
15 minutes	Writing Practice (Write)	Have children write new words in notebooks, writing each word three times after dividing into syllables using pinyin or phonetic segmentation. For example, “because” divided as be-cause before writing. Use interesting variations like rainbow letter writing (each letter in different colors) or writing letters in sand trays to increase fun. Parents should promptly check writing, correct spelling errors, and guide children to pay attention to letter sequence. Through writing, deepen word spelling memory.
10 minutes	Fun Word Games (Listen, Read, Write, Play)	Use games to consolidate the day’s learning. Examples: spelling relay games where parents say a word, children write the first letter, parents continue with the second letter, taking turns to spell out words; or play “missing letter” games: write out words then have children close eyes, parents erase one letter, children open eyes and say which letter is missing. Can also play word puzzles, letter card word spelling, dictation quick-answer, etc. Through games, reinforce spelling in a relaxed atmosphere.
5 minutes	Quiz and Feedback (Listen, Write)	Parents orally quiz 2-3 new words from the day, asking children to attempt dictation. Try to simulate school dictation format but maintain a relaxed atmosphere. Then check spelling accuracy together. Praise correct writing and avoid criticism for errors; instead, work together with children to sound out and correct. Finally, record with stickers or smiley faces. This segment helps children promptly understand their mastery level, identifying and filling gaps same-day.

The above arrangement totals approximately 60 minutes, with each segment’s time adjustable based on children’s attention span. Daily practice covers listening, speaking, reading, writing aspects while interspersing games and rest transitions, ensuring children maintain interest and focus throughout. With parental accompaniment, emphasizing encouragement and interaction, create a pleasant learning atmosphere.

III. Age-Appropriate Spelling Memory Techniques

3rd grade children are at an age of visual thinking and interest-driven learning, so various fun memory techniques can help memorize word spelling. Here are several effective methods:

Visual Association Memory: Utilizing children’s love for drawing, connect words with images for memory. For example, when memorizing “elephant,” have children draw an elephant and mark the letters of “elephant” on the elephant’s body; seeing the image triggers letter spelling associations. For abstract words, use homophonics or visualization methods, connecting word shapes with familiar objects, like viewing words as pictures. This visual memory activates the brain’s image memory capabilities, enhancing memory effectiveness.

Syllable Breakdown Method: Break long words into readable syllables or phonetic chunks, memorizing section by section. For example, “remember” can be split into “re-mem-ber,” memorizing each section then connecting them for spelling. For multi-syllable words, create sentences to help remember each syllable’s pronunciation and sequence. For instance, memorizing “mammoth” using the sentence “My Aunt Mary’s Manly Hat” to help remember the mam-moth parts (each word’s initial letter corresponds to the original word’s spelling). This breakdown method makes long words “shorter,” reducing memory difficulty.

Fun Mnemonics and Initial Letter Aids: Create catchy sentences or mnemonics using word letters’ initials to form memorable phrases. For example, the 7 letters B-E-C-A-U-S-E in “because” can correspond to the English phrase: “Big Elephants Can Always Understand Small Elephants.” Humorous sentences contain each letter’s beginning while having meaning that’s easy to remember, allowing children to memorize spelling through fun. Parents can also work with children to create small mnemonics in Chinese or English for easily misspelled words—the more visual and interesting, the better.

Rhyming Song Memory: Use nursery rhymes or verses to remember word spelling and pronunciation. Incorporate spelling rules into simple songs, or find words with similar ending sounds to recite together. For example, use nursery rhymes to remember the rule “letter Q is always followed by U,” or use alphabet songs for spelling. Rhyming helps children better perceive rhythm and letter patterns. For instance, have children discover rhyming word patterns: mastering “ball” spelling makes it easy to remember “tall, call, fall, hall” and other rhyming words’ spelling. Using familiar melodies to sing word letters is also a memory method children enjoy.

Multi-sensory Memory: Encourage children to use auditory, tactile, and motor participation in vocabulary memorization. For example, clapping or stomping feet while spelling word rhythms; using colored clay to shape word letter forms; tracing letters on paper before attempting dictation; closing eyes and using fingers to write letters in air or palm. These multi-sensory participation methods enhance children’s muscle memory and sensory memory of letter sequences, making vocabulary memorization more than just static eye and brain activity. Children enjoy hands-on activities, and learning through play creates stronger retention.

In summary, combining images, sounds, rhythm, body movements, and other methods can greatly improve spelling memory efficiency and enjoyment. Parents might work with children to create their own memory techniques, making vocabulary memorization a creative endeavor.

IV. Methods for Parents to Assist Children’s Learning

Parental companionship and guidance are very important in children’s vocabulary learning. Parents can adopt the following methods to help children learn efficiently and enjoyably:

Participate in Games, Learn Together: Utilizing children’s love for games, parents can act as game partners. For example, play “spelling relay” or “spelling snowman (Hangman adaptation)” together, making the learning process filled with laughter. Parents can also create reward systems, such as giving children a small sticker or drawing a star for each correct spelling, using game reward mechanisms to stimulate motivation.
Read Words Aloud, Guide Pronunciation: Parents should daily accompany children in reading aloud word lists or example sentences, providing correct pronunciation demonstrations. When children spell, patiently listen and promptly correct pronunciation and spelling errors. Use syllable-by-syllable spelling methods and encourage children to boldly speak and imitate. Through parent-child reading, children practice listening and speaking abilities while deepening word memory.
Create Language Environment: Integrate learned words into daily life to deepen impressions. Parents can put English labels around the house (like “fridge” on the refrigerator) or use English words when seeing related items, allowing children contextual review. Play “I spy” games while walking, taking turns naming English words for objects seen. Help children understand that words are not learned just for dictation but are practical language tools.
Encouragement and Positive Feedback: During learning, parents should provide positive evaluation. When children spell a word correctly, immediately praise: “You remembered so well! All these letter sequences are correct.” For misspelled words, avoid blame and say: “This word is a bit difficult, shall we try again?” and point out key letters for attention. Allow children to first attempt phonetic spelling (even writing “bkz” for because as phonetic spelling is acceptable), acknowledging their effort before gradually correcting. Warm encouragement builds children’s confidence and reduces dictation fear.
Assist in Creating Learning Tools: Parents can work with children to make word cards, word posters, or vocabulary notebooks. For example, create an “error word notebook” for easily confused words, writing mistakes in the notebook for future review and consolidation. Or use the previously mentioned “poster word” method: draw a poster for each difficult word, collecting 5 ✔️s means passing. Parents and children creating DIY learning tools together not only increases parent-child interaction but also makes children more willing to use these tools for self-assessment.

In summary, parental companionship should be in the role of guide and partner, helping children master words imperceptibly through reading together, playing together, and creating together. Creating a relaxed family learning atmosphere where children feel parental support and learning enjoyment is more effective than strict supervision.

V. Practice Activities and Games to Relieve Dictation Tension

Dictation tension often stems from fear of mistakes and unfamiliar testing atmospheres. We can design targeted practice and games to help children build confidence through simulation and overcome tension through fun.

By integrating spelling practice into games and interactions, such as having children spell words with letter blocks, we can create relaxed practice environments and reduce dictation pressure. Parental companionship and encouragement help children maintain pleasant moods during practice, improving memory effectiveness and confidence.

Role-playing Dictation: Parents and children switch roles, playing “teacher and student” games. Have children be “little teachers” giving parents word dictation tests. Parents intentionally misspell several words, asking the “little teacher” to grade and score. Humorous role reversal helps children experience being the examiner rather than examinee, relaxing test tension. Meanwhile, grading reinforces words again. When children return to being students with parents as teachers simulating dictation, children feel more familiar and relaxed.
Timed Challenges: Sometimes tension comes from time pressure. We can design dictation practice as “one-minute spelling challenges.” Parents set timers, saying as many learned words as possible within 1 minute, having children write quickly. This feels more like games than tests. After each challenge, count correctly spelled words and compete with previous personal scores. This personal challenge format makes children focus on surpassing themselves rather than fearing mistakes. As frequency increases, children discover their progress, building confidence.
Spelling Relay Ball: Prepare a soft ball for “spelling ball toss” games. Parents first say a word and toss the ball to children, children state the word’s first letter then toss back to parents. Parents say the second letter and toss to children, continuing back and forth to spell out word letter sequences together. If someone says the wrong letter, it’s okay—just restart that word. This moving-while-spelling practice turns dictation into cooperative games, with physical activity relieving tension. Playing with the whole family is more fun, memorizing spelling through laughter.
Error Word Elimination Game: Target several “roadblock” words that particularly stress children during dictation by creating “blast away error words” games. Write these words on separate small cards. Parents and children spread cards on the table like game levels. Parents act as quiz masters, saying the word meaning for children to write the English word. If correct, “bang” stamp a small seal (representing bomb defusal); if wrong, don’t rush to correct but set the card aside to study together later why this word was wrong and how to remember it. Through this gamified checkpoint format, children feel achievement in defeating difficult problems rather than constant tension and fear when encountering them.
Relaxation Training: Teaching children simple relaxation techniques before formal dictation is also important. For example, deep breathing three times, quickly reviewing the word list to be dictated in mind, then telling themselves “I’m ready.” Parents can do a few seconds of eye exercises or shake hands to relax fingers with children, letting the body relax before writing. Also prepare an “encouragement smile note” on the child’s desk with encouraging words or a smiley face drawing for children to look at before dictation, building positive mindset. Good psychological relaxation prevents nervousness and panic during tests.

Through these activities, children can gradually adapt to dictation formats through simulation and games, turning “testing” into “playing.” When facing actual school dictation, they will associate with relaxed home practice scenes, maintaining calmer attitudes and performing at their proper level.

VI. Weekly Review and Testing Recommendations (Identifying and Filling Gaps)

To truly master learned words, scientific review and testing mechanisms are crucial. Below are recommendations for review and consolidation in weekly cycles:

Regular Mini-Tests: Recommend that parents organize weekly mini-tests at weekend or beginning of next week, including new words from the current week plus repeatedly misspelled old words from previous weeks. Formats can vary: both formal written dictation and oral spelling or multiple choice. During tests, try to have children complete independently, then check answers together with parents. Regular testing serves as milestones, checking phased learning effectiveness and urging children to identify and fill gaps.
Error Word Notebook and Consolidation: Record misspelled words from each mini-test in an error word notebook. The error notebook can be a notebook or use sticky notes on a wall “error word wall.” At the beginning of the next week, spend 10 minutes with children specifically reviewing these easily misspelled words: analyze why they were wrong—mispronounced or confused letter sequences—and use previously introduced memory techniques to relearn targeting these issues. For example, if letters were carelessly omitted, create mnemonics for reminders. If certain letters are always written backwards, deliberately practice writing more to strengthen muscle memory. This ensures no omissions: weekly gap-filling prevents repeating the same word mistakes in next tests.
Cyclical Review (Spaced Repetition): Word memory requires repeated consolidation. Recommend adopting “spaced repetition” strategies for review frequency. For example: new words learned on Monday, quick review on Tuesday (1-day interval), review again on Friday (4-day interval), review again next Monday (7-day interval). During each review, have children attempt eyes-closed spelling or listen to parents read words and write down to see if still remembered. If forgotten, focus on re-memorizing. Some practices show that through progressive consolidation at 1-day, 3-day, 1-week intervals, words transfer from short-term to long-term memory, becoming difficult to forget. Parents can help children create simple review schedules on calendars, marking which days to review which past words by intervals, making reviews planned.
Comprehensive Application Review: Besides mechanical spelling memorization, use reading and sentence creation to review words. On weekends, parents can read short stories or passages containing weekly words with children, consolidating vocabulary in context. If suitable materials aren’t available, have children use weekly learned words to each say or write a sentence. For example, if color words were learned this week, have children describe “My favorite color…” Through comprehensive listening, speaking, reading, writing applications, check whether children truly understand word meanings and usage, not just spelling. Such reviews bring words to life and are more interesting.
Rewards and Achievement: After weekly reviews and tests, provide children positive feedback and rewards to strengthen achievement feelings. If children successfully master most words, draw progress bars beside vocabulary lists or paste small stars, visually showing “mastered XX words this week.” If all pass, appropriately reward with watching an English animation episode or weekend outdoor activities. Help children feel they’ve gained results after effort, motivating them for next week’s new vocabulary learning.

Through “learning—review—testing—feedback” weekly closed loops, children can promptly discover and remedy vocabulary they haven’t mastered, gradually building more solid word banks. The gap-identification and filling process also cultivates self-monitoring and active learning habits. When children develop weekly autonomous review habits, future English learning becomes easier and more efficient.

Conclusion: This program emphasizes combining scientific memory methods with children’s interests, progressively improving vocabulary and dictation abilities. From controlling weekly word quantities and daily balanced training, to using visual association and fun mnemonics for word memorization, plus parental companionship and encouragement, and techniques for overcoming dictation tension, the aim is helping children learn meaningfully in relaxed, pleasant atmospheres. We hope through this program, children can gradually improve English word spelling levels, build confidence, and truly achieve joyful learning and good memorization, laying solid foundations for future English learning journeys. Wishing children happy challenges in the vocabulary kingdom with parental companionship, with new progress each week!

Ship Faster with contains-studio/agents

Jul 29, 2025

Vibe Sparking

TL;DR

Quick Overview: contains-studio/agents contains 40+ battle-tested AI Sub-Agents organized by departments (Engineering, Product, Design, Operations…). Simply copy the entire package to Claude Code’s ~/.claude/agents/ directory and restart. Describe your task—or directly mention an agent—and Claude will automatically dispatch the most suitable “expert” to help you accelerate everything from coding to marketing.

Introduction

Startup teams often complain: too many requirements, fast pace, not enough hands. contains-studio/agents provides the answer by outsourcing tedious work to a group of “dedicated AI employees.” Today we’ll dissect this open-source project’s approach and demonstrate 3 high-frequency agents to see how much hair it can save you.

Project Highlights

🗂️ Organized Management

Agents are archived by department folders, with Engineering, Product, and Design clearly separated.
Each .md file contains YAML metadata, tool permissions, and system prompts for easy customization.

🤖 Automatic Dispatch

Simply describe requirements to trigger; you can also manually @agent-name in prompts.
Supports “6-day sprint” workflow: complete feature → automatically call test-writer-fixer to write tests; modify UI → whimsy-injector automatically injects fun elements.

📈 Measurable

The project recommends tracking agent performance with metrics like completion time, user satisfaction, defect rate for continuous optimization.

Installation & Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/contains-studio/agents.git
cp -r agents/* ~/.claude/agents/
# Restart Claude Code

Done in 3 steps. After restart, all sub-agents are automatically in position.

Usage Examples

“Write a meditation habit tracking App MVP” → rapid-prototyper “What are the trending App ideas on TikTok lately?” → trend-researcher “App rating suddenly dropped, what’s the reason?” → feedback-synthesizer

Three Star Agents Live Demo

1️⃣ rapid-prototyper

Role: Build a running MVP in 6 days max.
Specialties: Tech stack selection, scaffolding generation, CI templates, Smoke Tests.
Real-world moment: A 10-person team wants to launch “Xiaohongshu-style fitness notes” first. It can set up React-Native, Supabase backend, and basic tests in 48 hours.

2️⃣ trend-researcher

Role: Capture “next hit” clues.
Specialties: Multi-channel sentiment mining, faceted data analysis, opportunity scoring.
Real-world moment: Boss asks “Is there still a window in the generative video space?” It outputs TikTok, Reddit, Product Hunt signals + competitive landscape table, making meetings data-driven.

3️⃣ feedback-synthesizer

Role: Turn one-star reviews into actionable improvement items.
Specialties: Emotion clustering, pain point attribution, priority scoring, feature roadmap suggestions.
Real-world moment: After an app update, bad reviews surge. It delivers three high-hit-rate solutions like “slow login → add local caching” in five minutes.

Best Practice Tips

Be specific with instructions: The clearer the context, the smarter the agent.
Multi-agent collaboration: Design + Engineering + Testing in series yields overall benefits > single-point calls.
Measure with data: Track “task completion time” and “defect rate” metrics for continuous parameter tuning.

Conclusion

AI employees are already waiting at the door for work. Are you ready to let them “turn the screws”? Which task would you most like to delegate to an agent? Chat in the comments! 🗨️

Need more examples or want to dive deeper into customization techniques? Leave a comment and let me know!

Bad News for Cheaters: Claude Code’s Weekly Cap Ends Account Sharing

Jul 29, 2025

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Summary: Anthropic announced that starting August 28th, Claude Code subscribers will face additional “weekly caps” with separate weekly limits for the top-tier Opus 4 model. The company directly stated: some people treat Claude as a “24×7 coding mining machine” and even share accounts and resell quotas. The new rules aim to “only affect less than 5% of users,” but have ignited the developer community — many “freeloader exploiters” lament they can no longer harvest GPU computing power.

Introduction

Remember the days of unlimited Claude Code access through “shared accounts + automated scripts”? Those good times are over. Anthropic sent emails to subscribers announcing a stricter weekly cap system, with just one reason: fairness + stability.

“Some power users run Claude in the background 24 hours a day, even reselling access permissions, slowing everyone down.” — Official email

Policy Details

Change	Old Rules	New Rules (Starting Aug 28)
Short-term Limits	Refresh every 5 hours (unchanged)	Remains unchanged
Overall Weekly Cap	None	Refresh every 7 days
Opus 4 Weekly Cap	None	Separate weekly limit

Expected Impact: < 5% of high-intensity users.
Max 5× Tier: About 140–280 hours of Sonnet 4, 15–35 hours of Opus 4 per week.
Overage Solution: Can “extend life” at standard API rates.

Why Did Anthropic Take Action?

1. Account Gray Market Rampant

The community has seen “monthly card proxy services” and “multi-user group buying” gray market services, seriously violating TOS.

2. GPU Resources Under Strain

Claude Code user base surged, with official status page showing 7 outages in one month.

3. Operating Costs Skyrocketing

TechCrunch pointed out that similar services like Cursor and Replit were forced to change pricing in June; Anthropic’s move is “catching up.”

Impact on Developers

Regular Users

Basically No Impact: Daily Q&A, bug fixes, script generation — weekly quotas are sufficient.

Heavy / Team Users

Long-running Agents, large single-repository refactoring, parallel multi-instances — high probability of hitting limits.
Backup Plans: Split tasks in advance, or switch to local LLM/other cloud models as fallback.

”Freeloader” Nightmare Analysis

Strategy	Old Benefits	New Risks
Group Sharing	Low-cost GPU harvesting	Weekly caps make groups hit limits faster
Reselling Compute	High buy, low sell profit	Accounts easily flagged, reputation zeroed
24×7 Agents	Long-term point/ranking farming	Weekly caps lock down, profits plummet

VentureBeat revealed: Some users ran “tens of thousands of dollars” worth of compute time on $200 plans.

In short: Freeloaders are no longer profitable.

Response Strategies

Monitor Usage: Build custom tracking scripts to avoid “mid-week lockout.”
Optimize Prompts: Compress context, use streaming chain-of-thought, reduce wasted tokens.
Multi-Model Combination: Use Sonnet 4 for routine tasks, activate Opus 4 for high complexity.
Private Backup: Deploy lightweight models (like DeepSeek Coder, Phi3 mini) locally for emergencies.

Industry Chain Reaction

Stricter Pricing: OpenAI reduced GPT-4 mini limits in June; BigCode platforms also gradually set weekly caps.
Resource Race: AI companies frantically add data center CAPEX to balance increasingly inflated inference costs.

Conclusion

Anthropic’s move, while ostensibly targeting “freeloaders,” is essentially a resource redistribution in the era of computing scarcity: letting 95% of normal users enjoy stable experiences while making ultra-high-frequency players pay for their usage. Will this reduce your reliance on Claude Code? Welcome to share your thoughts in the comments!

Interaction:

How many hours do you use Claude per week?

If you hit the cap, which tool would you switch to?

Claude-Code-Remote: The Ultimate Guide to Controlling Claude Code via Email, Discord & Telegram

Jul 29, 2025

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TL;DR

Claude-Code-Remote brings terminal-based Claude Code to “Email / Discord / Telegram”, letting you remotely send commands, receive progress updates, and continue tasks while lounging on the couch scrolling your phone, truly enabling 24 × 7 remote collaboration and long-task hosting.

Introduction

Running Claude Code for unit tests, refactoring, and document generation takes tens of minutes, even hours. Previously, you had to sit in front of your computer watching tmux windows. Now, just one email gets you “task completed” notifications, and you can reply to the email with new commands — this is the experience Claude-Code-Remote delivers.

What Makes Claude-Code-Remote Different?

1. Pure Email/IM Control, Zero VPN Constraints

Tasks automatically send email/private message notifications when completed, no fear of network disconnections.
Reply to an email from the subway to keep Claude working.

2. Plug-and-Play, No Changes to Claude Core

Injects notifications and commands through settings.json’s Hook mechanism, no conflicts with official CLI upgrades.

3. Secure and Controllable

Only whitelisted emails/users can send commands;
Each command maps to an independent tmux Session, no interference.

4. Multi-Platform Ecosystem

Community extensions like Web UI and Discord Bridge are available, ready to integrate more communication scenarios.

Typical Use Cases

Scenario	Pain Point	Claude-Code-Remote Solution
Long Unit Tests / LLM Auto Refactor	Wasting time waiting locally	Results via email → Reply to email for next step
Emergency Bug Fix While Traveling	Can’t SSH to corporate network	Send commands via Discord/Telegram, remote tmux executes instantly
Multi-Location Code Review	Large time zone differences	Start Claude at office during day, receive summary on phone at night and batch reply with optimization points

Three-Step Quick Start

Step 1: Installation

git clone https://github.com/JessyTsui/Claude-Code-Remote.git
cd Claude-Code-Remote && npm install

Step 2: Configure Email & Whitelist

cp .env.example .env
# Fill in SMTP / IMAP / ALLOWED_SENDERS

Gmail users don’t forget to apply for App Password

Step 3: Add Hook to Claude Code

Append to ~/.claude/settings.json:

"hooks": {
  "Stop": [{
    "command": "node /path/claude-remote.js notify --type completed"
  }],
  "SubagentStop": [{
    "command": "node /path/claude-remote.js notify --type waiting"
  }]
}

Then:

npm run relay:pty     # Monitor email
tmux new -s project && claude   # Start Claude normally

Done! From now on, Claude will send you notifications when tasks finish, just “Reply to original email → Next command”.

Advanced Usage

Combine with Claude-Code-UI: Visualize file tree and history on mobile browser.
Discord Slash Commands: Team control of Claude, supports image uploads.
Telegram Bot Automation: Use /deploy to trigger CI/CD with one click.

Summary

Claude-Code-Remote breaks down “waiting → notification → secondary command” into three parts, using the most universal email/IM channels to completely decouple Claude from the terminal, letting AI agents truly run in the background while humans focus on high-value decisions. If you’re tired of staring at dark Shell windows, install it and give it a try!

How much time do you think this remote control method could save you? 👇 Share in the comments — your real-world experience might become the next case study!

Bring Claude Code to Phone & Web: A Hands‑On Guide to Claude Code UI

Jul 29, 2025

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TL;DR

Claude Code UI is an open-source Web/mobile interface that connects to the Claude Code CLI on local or remote servers, providing conversation, file and Git browsing, built-in Shell, session management and other capabilities; high-risk tools are disabled by default, supporting on-demand enabling and permission control. The project uses GPL-3.0 license and is actively maintained.

It brings the terminal-based Claude Code to browsers and phones, helping you manage sessions and projects more conveniently on any device.

Why Do You Need Claude Code UI?

Break Free from Pure Command Line Limitations: Official Claude Code is primarily CLI-based, powerful but not friendly to beginners/mobile users; UI structures it into web pages, lowering the operational barrier.
Cross-Device Lightweight Remote Usage: View projects, switch sessions, review changes on iPad/phone, suitable for commuting, meetings, or outdoor scenarios.
Centralize Common Development Actions to One Interface: Conversation, file editing, Git operations, terminal and session history are centrally presented, reducing context switching.

Core Advantages & Features

Desktop & Mobile Responsive Responsive layout, usable on desktop/tablet/phone, can be added to home screen as shortcut (PWA experience).
Conversational Interface + Real-time Streaming Output Built-in chat panel and session management, supports resuming historical sessions, viewing timeline and metadata.
Integrated Shell Terminal Directly access Claude Code CLI’s command line capabilities within the UI (like executing tasks, viewing logs).
File Browsing & Online Editing Left sidebar file tree, syntax highlighting, read/write/save, create/rename/delete files and directories.
Git Browsing & Basic Operations View, stage, commit and switch branches in the interface; recent versions also added push/pull/fetch.
Project & Session Auto-Discovery Automatically collect projects from ~/.claude/projects/; sessions auto-persist and can be exported.
Secure Defaults & Permission/Tool Switches All tools disabled by default, enable individually as needed in settings; supports alignment with Anthropic’s Permission Modes (introduced in Plan mode updates).
Authentication & Multi-User Ready Starting from 1.1.4, introduced login/registration flow with SQLite-based authentication and protected routes.
Continuous Iteration As of v1.5.0 (2025-07-13), supports adding MCP servers in settings; previous versions included version management prompts, Vite 7 upgrades, etc.

Note: The official installation page states Node.js 16+, while the repository README requires Node.js 20+; follow the repository README, recommend using Node.js 20+.

Typical Use Cases

Mobile Quick Processing: Check Claude’s execution progress, add prompt words, fine-tune files on phone during commute.
Remote Project Inspection: Connect directly to Claude Code on cloud hosts or office computers via browser, view logs, submit small fixes.
Code Review & Teaching Demonstrations: Show Claude’s reasoning process, changes and Git history through UI, reducing team communication costs.
Integration with Other Ecosystems: If you’re already using Claude Code CLI or SDK/reference docs, UI makes it “visible and clickable”.

Quick Start (10 Minutes)

Prerequisites: Ensure you have installed and can use Claude Code CLI (official Anthropic).

Install Claude Code CLI

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
# Follow official documentation for authentication and configuration

Prepare Runtime Environment (Recommend Node.js 20+) Install Node.js ≥20, clone repository and install dependencies:
Terminal window
```
git clone https://github.com/siteboon/claudecodeui.git
cd claudecodeui && npm install
```

Configure .env

cp .env.example .env
# Set port, host, reverse proxy/HTTPS etc. as needed

Start Service and Access

npm run dev
# Access http://localhost:your-configured-port in browser

First-Use Recommendations
- In the left project list, confirm UI has auto-discovered ~/.claude/projects/.
- Open the gear icon in top-right, only enable necessary tools, follow principle of least privilege.
- For Git sync needs, use Git panel to view/stage/commit, use push/pull/fetch when necessary.
Install as “App” on Mobile “Add to Home Screen” in mobile browser for PWA experience closer to native app.

Security & Operations Best Practices

Secure by Default: Tools disabled by default, enable individually; follow Anthropic’s Permission Modes.
Authentication & Access Control: Enable login/registration (from v1.1.4), limit public network access, prioritize internal network/SSH tunnel/reverse proxy.
Version Updates: UI includes update checking and prompts, follow prompts to git pull && npm install for upgrades.
Consistent Environment Requirements: Follow repository README’s Node.js 20+ requirement, avoid incompatibility from outdated official website information.

Conclusion

If you’re already using Claude Code CLI, Claude Code UI can significantly reduce friction in cross-device management and collaboration.

Claude Relay Service: The Ultimate Team Account Sharing Solution

Jul 29, 2025

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Learn how to implement team Claude account sharing using claude-relay-service, with a focus on docker-compose deployment methods

Introduction

What happens when your team wants to use Anthropic’s Claude AI together, but struggles with account sharing limitations or regional restrictions preventing direct access to Claude? This was exactly the dilemma faced by colleagues Li and Wang: they had pooled resources to subscribe to Claude’s premium tier, but figuring out how to safely and efficiently share access among team members was proving challenging. To make matters worse, many third-party Claude mirror services on the market are often unstable and pose privacy risks. Fortunately, the open-source project Claude Relay Service has emerged as a game-changer, making it possible for teams to build their own Claude relay service! It supports consolidating multiple Claude accounts in one place for shared team use, while providing OpenAI-compatible APIs for easy integration with various applications. This article will dive deep into the project’s core features and usage methods, guiding you step-by-step through building your own Claude relay station to achieve efficient team Claude account sharing. After reading this guide, you’ll discover that sharing Claude with teammates is like co-leasing an “AI supercar” – both cost-effective and worry-free!

Core Features and Capabilities

Claude Relay Service acts as your self-deployed Claude “relay server” – like a butler that manages multiple Claude accounts and provides unified API endpoints for team access. Here are its key capabilities:

Team Account Pool & Multi-Account Rotation: Supports adding multiple Claude accounts to form an account pool, with the service automatically rotating through them to handle requests. This means if one account reaches its usage limit or encounters issues, the system will intelligently switch to the next account, ensuring uninterrupted service. When teams share Claude accounts, each person’s requests are evenly distributed across different accounts, significantly reducing the risk of individual account bans.
OpenAI API Compatibility: Claude Relay Service provides both native Claude interfaces and OpenAI-compatible interfaces. This means you can call Claude using OpenAI API format! For example, by pointing third-party applications’ API endpoints to http://<your-server>:3000/openai/claude/v1/, you can use Claude models just like calling OpenAI. This feature enables seamless integration of existing AI tools with Claude, eliminating the need to modify code for new interface compatibility.
Custom API Keys: For convenient team management, administrators can generate independent API Keys for each user. Team members access Claude Relay Service using their respective keys, while the relay service tracks request counts and token usage for each key. Administrators can set access permissions and rate limits, such as maximum requests per minute, monthly token quotas, or restrict which models are available. This approach allows teams to share Claude accounts while maintaining individual usage tracking and preventing resource conflicts, giving administrators clear visibility into each person’s usage patterns.
OAuth Quick Account Addition: Adding Claude accounts to the account pool is incredibly simple. Claude Relay Service integrates Anthropic’s OAuth authorization flow: administrators click “Add Account” in the web interface, generate an authorization link, then log into their Claude account to authorize and integrate it into the service. The entire process requires no manual password entry – secure and convenient. Note that if your server is located in regions with restricted access, completing OAuth authorization may require VPN assistance. With OAuth integration, even as teams add new members or change Claude accounts, administrators can complete configuration in minutes with seamless transitions.

These combined features create a secure, efficient, flexible, and controllable Claude sharing platform. For small teams unable to directly access Claude’s official service who want to share Claude subscription costs, this is undoubtedly a blessing! Claude Relay Service lets you avoid unstable third-party mirrors while maintaining control over your data and costs. As the official README states: data security, controllable performance, transparent costs – the benefits of self-hosted services are clear at a glance.

Docker Compose Deployment Guide

Claude Relay Service offers multiple deployment options, with Docker Compose deployment being one of the simplest and most efficient choices. Let’s use Docker Compose as an example to build your Claude relay service from scratch.

1. Environment Preparation: Ensure your server has Docker and docker-compose tools installed. Since we’re using Docker containers, the operating system doesn’t matter much – as long as it can run Docker. The official recommendation is to use overseas cloud servers (US nodes) for direct access to Anthropic’s Claude service. Before deployment, you’ll need to register at least one Claude account and subscribe to the appropriate plan (teams typically choose Claude Pro or Max plans and split the costs). Additionally, prepare two security keys: JWT_SECRET and ENCRYPTION_KEY, used for JWT signing and sensitive data encryption respectively – these must be random strings with sufficient length (32+ characters).

2. Get Project Image: The project provides pre-built Docker images that can be pulled directly:

docker pull weishaw/claude-relay-service:latest

The image supports both AMD64 and ARM64 architectures. Once pulled, we can run it using Docker Compose.

3. Write Configuration: Create a .env file in your deployment directory with the environment variables we prepared:

# .env file example content
JWT_SECRET=your-random-secret-key-at-least-32-chars
ENCRYPTION_KEY=your-32-character-encryption-key

# Optional: preset admin account (random generation if not set)
ADMIN_USERNAME=cr_admin
ADMIN_PASSWORD=your-secure-password

Above, JWT_SECRET and ENCRYPTION_KEY are required fields – please replace them with your own random keys. ADMIN_USERNAME and ADMIN_PASSWORD are optional; if not set, the system will automatically generate default admin credentials on first startup and store them in the mounted data volume for reference.

Next, create the docker-compose.yml configuration file:

version: '3.8'
services:
  claude-relay:
    image: weishaw/claude-relay-service:latest
    container_name: claude-relay-service
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      - JWT_SECRET=${JWT_SECRET}
      - ENCRYPTION_KEY=${ENCRYPTION_KEY}
      - REDIS_HOST=redis
      - ADMIN_USERNAME=${ADMIN_USERNAME:-}
      - ADMIN_PASSWORD=${ADMIN_PASSWORD:-}
    volumes:
      - ./logs:/app/logs
      - ./data:/app/data
    depends_on:
      - redis

  redis:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    container_name: claude-relay-redis
    restart: unless-stopped
    volumes:
      - redis_data:/data

volumes:
  redis_data:

The Compose file above defines two services: claude-relay and redis. Let’s explain each field:

Images and Containers: The claude-relay service uses our pulled official image weishaw/claude-relay-service:latest, naming the container claude-relay-service for easy identification. The redis service uses the official redis:7-alpine lightweight image as the backend database. Both services have restart: unless-stopped set to ensure automatic restart on abnormal exits, guaranteeing high availability.
Network Ports: ports maps the container’s internal port 3000 to the host’s port 3000, meaning after startup you can access Claude Relay Service’s API and web management interface via http://<server-IP>:3000.
Environment Variables: environment lists the environment variables required by Claude Relay Service. ${JWT_SECRET} and ${ENCRYPTION_KEY} read corresponding values from our .env file. REDIS_HOST=redis specifies the service should connect to the container named redis as its database. ADMIN_USERNAME and ADMIN_PASSWORD use ${VAR:-} syntax, meaning if these variables are provided in .env, use those values; otherwise leave empty for automatic admin account creation. By centralizing configuration through environment variables, no sensitive information is hardcoded in images, and configuration changes are convenient.
Volume Mounting: Claude Relay Service writes logs and data to /app/logs and /app/data directories within the container respectively. We mount the host’s ./logs and ./data directories to corresponding container paths via volumes, achieving log and data persistence. This ensures that even if containers restart or upgrade, previous conversation content, account configurations, and other data won’t be lost.
Service Dependencies: depends_on: - redis indicates the Claude Relay service should wait for the Redis service to be ready before starting. This ensures the application can successfully connect to the database on startup without worrying about startup order issues.
Named Volumes: The volumes: redis_data: at the bottom defines a persistent volume for storing Redis data files. The Redis container mounts this to its /data path, allowing Redis data to be shared/persisted across containers.

With the configuration files ready, you can see they already cover admin account initialization, data persistence, built-in Redis, health restarts, and more. Docker Compose helps us handle all these deployment complexities in one go – worry-free and effortless.

4. Start Services: In the directory containing the above files, execute:

docker-compose up -d

Docker will pull the Redis image and start both containers. On first startup, Claude Relay Service will automatically initialize admin credentials. If we didn’t preset admin credentials in .env earlier, we can get the default account by checking logs or files:

docker logs claude-relay-service    # Find initial admin account in container logs
# Or check mounted data files
cat ./data/init.json

The logs or files will display the admin username (typically defaults to cr_admin) and a randomly generated password. With admin credentials in hand, open http://<server-IP>:3000/web in your browser to access the web management interface. Enter the admin account to log in and start configuring your Claude Relay Service!

5. Add Claude Accounts: After logging into the admin backend, first integrate Claude official accounts into the system. In the “Claude Accounts” tab, click “Add Account”, then click “Generate Authorization Link”. The system will redirect to Anthropic’s official OAuth page, prompting you to log in and authorize. Use the Claude account you want to share to complete authorization, which will return an authorization code. Paste this back into Claude Relay Service’s add account page to successfully bind the account. The entire process is similar to using third-party apps to log into Google – secure and convenient. Pro tip: If your server is in regions with restricted access, this step may require VPN assistance, otherwise you won’t be able to open Anthropic’s authorization page.

6. Distribute API Keys: With the account pool ready, you can create individual API Keys for team members. In the admin backend, go to the “API Keys” tab, click “Create New Key”, name it (e.g., “Zhang San’s Key”), then generate. You can also set permissions and quotas for that key during creation, such as maximum requests per minute, concurrency limits, available models, client binding, etc. After saving, the system generates a random API key string. Team members can then use this key to call Claude Relay Service’s API endpoints, and the relay service will query Claude on their behalf.

After completing these steps, a fully functional Claude team sharing relay service is successfully deployed! Wasn’t the entire process quite streamlined? With Docker Compose, we barely need to manually configure complex environments – one command starts all services. The official team thoughtfully considered automatic initialization and data persistence in the Compose template, making it ready to use out of the box.

Best Practices

To maximize Claude Relay Service’s effectiveness in team collaboration, here are some lessons learned to share:

Smart Account Pool Planning: Use multiple Claude accounts to build your account pool, ensuring they have the same subscription tier (e.g., all Claude Pro/Max subscribers) so rotation won’t be hindered by individual account performance limitations. Account quantity can be adjusted based on team size and request frequency – more people means more accounts for stability. Don’t worry about account idle time; as they say, “multiple Claude accounts on patrol means no fear of bans” – even if individual accounts get temporarily suspended by risk controls, backup accounts can step in to maintain uninterrupted service.
Leverage Usage Statistics: Administrators should regularly check Claude Relay backend’s usage statistics to understand each API Key’s request volume and token consumption. This helps maintain transparent accounting within the team: when everyone splits Claude subscription costs, everyone has a clear “understanding of the books.” If you notice abnormally high request volumes during certain periods, you can communicate promptly or adjust rate limits to prevent one person from “monopolizing” resources and affecting others.
Set Access Controls: Claude Relay Service supports rich usage restrictions for each API Key. Make good use of these features – for example, limiting individual users to no more than N requests per minute, or allowing only specific clients/applications to use them – to prevent misuse and abuse. Especially when opening access to more people or integrating with third-party applications, be sure to configure proper rate limiting and concurrency controls to protect backend Claude accounts from overload and prevent team conflicts over resource competition.
Monitor Network and Latency: Recommend deploying the service in regions with fast access to Claude servers (such as North America). If your team primarily uses it domestically, consider choosing relay routes friendly to domestic users. For example, deploy in the US but use optimized return networks to reduce latency during API calls. Based on practice, some domestic cloud providers’ overseas machines may be blocked by Claude’s Cloudflare firewall, so pay attention to official channel announcements or community feedback.
Stay Updated: This project is very active with continuously improving features (such as recently added Claude-1.2 model support, etc.). Recommend regularly following the project’s GitHub homepage or Telegram announcement channels. Docker users can periodically docker pull to get the latest images, then restart services to upgrade. Staying current allows you to enjoy more stable performance and latest feature capabilities.

Final reminder: Using Claude Relay Service constitutes unofficial Claude API access – please be sure to comply with Anthropic’s terms of service and avoid abuse that could risk your accounts. Self-hosted services give us greater freedom but also mean taking responsibility for security and compliance ourselves. Establish good usage guidelines within your team to ensure long-term “happy Claude usage”!

Conclusion

With Claude Relay Service, we no longer need to rack our brains over team Claude account sharing. Whether you’re unable to directly access Claude due to regional restrictions or want to split the cost of expensive Claude Max subscriptions with teammates, this open-source project provides a flexible, reliable, secure, and private solution. We’ve detailed its core features: multi-account pools, OpenAI interface compatibility, custom API keys, OAuth account addition, and more, showing you clearly how it meets team collaboration needs. At the same time, we’ve demonstrated Docker Compose deployment step-by-step, from configuring environment variables to starting services – we believe even readers who aren’t DevOps experts can follow along and quickly set up their own Claude relay station.

It’s easy to imagine that with Claude Relay Service, late-night coding sessions no longer fear Claude account quota depletion, and colleagues don’t need to each open separate accounts and pay duplicate fees. Everyone shares one “Claude resource pool,” taking what they need while keeping everything transparent and clear – truly achieving cost savings and peace of mind!

Will Trae, Cursor, or Copilot Use My Code to Train Their Models?

Jul 29, 2025

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Yesterday, a post on V2EX went viral: the author discovered that Trae IDE continuously uploads code data, and even complaints on Discord were “silenced.” This revelation stirred up a hornet’s nest—developers have only one burning question: Is my code actually safe?

1️⃣ Official Statements at a Glance

Tool	Uploads to Cloud	Long-term Storage	Used for Model Training	Can Be Disabled
Trae (Domestic/Global)	Yes, temporary uploads for indexing/chat	Plain code deleted after processing, only embeddings retained	No, official statement: “won’t train models except for computing embeddings”	No privacy toggle
Cursor	Yes, for completion & indexing	May retain by default; zero retention in Privacy Mode	Used for model improvement by default; no training in privacy mode	Has privacy mode
GitHub Copilot	Yes, processed via Azure	No plain text saved, only for immediate inference	No training by default; personal users can opt-in	Manual training toggle available

Bottom Line: All three require “uploads,” but Copilot and Trae officially claim they don’t train on code; Cursor requires manual privacy mode activation for “zero training.”

2️⃣ Detailed Breakdown

🟢 Trae: Official Promise of “Embeddings Only”

Privacy policy clearly states: “We do not use Your Content as training data for model training.”
Still sends code snippets to the cloud for vector indexing, deletes plain text, only retains embeddings.
Pain Point: No “privacy mode” like Cursor—users can’t disable uploads.

🔵 Cursor: Only Truly Private with “Privacy Mode”

Collects telemetry by default for model improvement.
Enable Privacy Mode → No storage, no training, but requests still processed by third-party LLMs (OpenAI/Anthropic).
Privacy mode requires manual activation—new users shouldn’t forget this.

🟣 GitHub Copilot: Enterprise-Friendly, Personal Optional

Copilot Business/Enterprise: Code never used for model training.
Personal subscriptions: Also no training by default, with optional “Improve Copilot” toggle in settings.
Still uploads to Azure; completely offline solutions not yet available.

3️⃣ Practical Advice for Developers

Scenario	Recommendation
Highly Confidential (Finance, Core Algorithms)	Go offline. Use local LLMs or private cloud; disable any auto-completion.
Pure Open Source/Public Projects	Choose Copilot or Cursor with minimal impact. Trae acceptable but requires accepting uploads.
Middle Ground (Partial Closed Source + Need Efficiency)	Enable Cursor privacy mode or use Copilot; Trae currently lacks disable option—evaluate carefully.

4️⃣ Friendly Reminders for Tool Providers

Make privacy mode the default, rather than making users dig through settings.
Publish transparency reports: What’s uploaded? How long is it stored? Is it actually deleted?
Granular controls: Indexing OK, training NO—let users decide.

Conclusion

No matter how sweet AI-assisted coding gets, remember:

Code is productivity, but also a risk vector.

Periodically review your tools’ privacy policies—don’t let silent updates quietly shift your security boundaries.

💬 Which AI IDE does your team currently use? Have you resolved privacy concerns? Share in the comments!

Ultimate AI Tier Face-Off: Are $200+ Memberships Worth It? ChatGPT Pro vs Gemini Ultra vs Claude Max vs SuperGrok Heavy

Jul 29, 2025

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Over the past 12 months, the four major AI providers have successively launched $200-$300/month “platinum memberships.” Some cry “AI is ridiculously expensive,” while others treat them as productivity powerhouses. Today, we’ll break down this high-stakes battle across six dimensions: pricing, exclusive models, deep research, media generation, coding experience, and additional benefits.

1 Pricing & Launch Timeline

Package	Launch Date	Monthly Fee	Annual	Trial/Student Discounts
ChatGPT Pro	2024-12-05	$200	×	×
Gemini Ultra	2025-05-20	$250, first 3 months $125	×	×
Claude Max	2025-04-10	$200 (20×) / $100 (5×)	×	×
SuperGrok Heavy	2025-07-10	$300	$3,000	×

Conclusion: All pricing sits above $200, with Grok reaching $300; welcome to the “no discounts” club - not consumer-friendly at all.

2 Exclusive Models & Deep Research

ChatGPT Pro
- Exclusive o3-pro model with unlimited usage (API $80/MT)
- Monthly 125 Deep Research + 125 lightweight versions, 10× more than Plus
Gemini Ultra
- Exclusive 2.5-pro-Deep Think (coming soon)
- Deep Research powered by 2.5 Pro, approximately 125 uses per month via credit system
Claude Max
- No exclusive models, but 20× quota for Claude Opus 4 / Sonnet 4
- Advanced Research powered by Claude 4, usage limits undisclosed
SuperGrok Heavy
- Exclusive Grok-4-Heavy, 20 uses per hour, 112k context, excels at mathematical reasoning
- No Deep Research yet, but large context window makes it naturally suited for Agent scenarios

3 Standard Models & Usage Limits

ChatGPT Pro: o3, o4-mini-high, GPT-4.5 fully available, 128k context (API 200k)
Gemini Ultra: 2.5 Pro unlimited; output token limits undisclosed, but Flow/Whisk available
Claude Max: 5-20× Pro limits, not truly unlimited; more confidence for large tasks
SuperGrok Heavy: Grok-4 40 uses per 2 hours, 130k token window

4 Multimodal Experience

Feature	ChatGPT Pro	Gemini Ultra	Claude Max	SuperGrok Heavy
Voice	Advanced voice unlimited	Same as $20 tier, no significant upgrade	✖	✖
Image	No watermark, 4-image queue	✖	✖
Video	Sora 1080p 10s unlimited	✖	✖

5 Coding & Additional Benefits

Codex CLI: Pro gets $50 API credits; Plus only $5
Operator Remote VM Agent: Currently Pro-only, automates browser tasks
Gemini Ultra: Bundles YouTube Premium ($14) + NotebookLM + 30TB Drive
Claude and Grok currently offer no additional packages.

6 Why Are They Getting More Expensive?

Real High Costs: Larger models mean exponentially higher inference costs; even 24/7 single-user usage can’t burn 10× GPU, but peak bandwidth must be reserved.
Brand Premium: High price = premium label, instilling confidence in professional users and investors .
Competition Prevention: Sky-high API pricing for top models forces subscription purchases, avoiding “others using my API to compete on price.”

7 Practical Advice for Creators

Code-only work? Choose Claude Max or ChatGPT Pro - one has long context, the other exclusive o3.
Heavy AI video needs: Gemini Ultra ⟹ Veo 3, currently the industry ceiling.
Need longest reasoning chains: Grok Heavy’s 112k tokens are appealing, but ecosystem is still catching up.
Budget constraints: Regular $20 tiers cover 80% of use cases; before rushing to premium, ask if ROI can recover membership costs.

Conclusion

Premium memberships aren’t for the masses, but serve heavy users where “time is more valuable than money.” Which one would you pay for? Share your choice in the comments!

Hedge AI Risk: Why Internet Workers Should Hold Nvidia Instead of Worrying About Pay Cuts and Layoffs

Jul 28, 2025

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The internet era had near-zero marginal costs for “information flow”; the AI era has persistently high marginal costs for “information generation” that scale linearly with usage. Resources shift from “people” to “computing power + electricity,” as companies accelerate from light-asset tertiary industries toward “secondary industrialization.” As internet workers, we should upgrade our knowledge and skills with one hand, while using asset allocation (like Nvidia) to hedge the risk of dilution in the value chain with the other.

TL;DR

Fundamental Change: PC/Mobile Internet = low marginal cost “information distribution”; AI = high marginal cost “information generation.”
Company Profile: OPEX→CAPEX, talent→GPU, electricity, data centers, internet companies becoming “industrialized.”
Personal Strategy: Career shifts from “writing features” to “managing engineering and computing economics”; Assets use “AI upstream leaders + diversified ETFs” to hedge personal cash flow risk (not investment advice).

Recent Headlines

On July 2, 2025, according to WIRED magazine, Mark Zuckerberg offered top research talent compensation packages worth up to $300 million (approximately 21.8 billion RMB) over four years for his newly established Meta Super Intelligence Lab, with first-year total compensation exceeding $100 million (approximately 727 million RMB).

On July 11, 2025, Nvidia became the world’s first publicly traded company to exceed $4 trillion in market capitalization. Nvidia spent 30 years building a $1 trillion company, then took just two years to transform into a $4 trillion company.

On July 24, 2025, Google parent company Alphabet announced it would spend $85 billion in capital expenditures in 2025, up from the $75 billion indicated at the beginning of the year.

1. Three Fundamental Differences: PC/Mobile Internet vs. AI Era

① Information Method: From “Information Flow” to “Information Generation”

Past: The internet delivered existing content faster, broader, cheaper to users (search, social, video).
Present: AI regenerates text, images, code, speech, etc. for each user request, consuming computing power and electricity with every generation.

② Marginal Cost: From Near Zero to Persistently High

Internet: Once network and CDN infrastructure is built, distribution marginal cost approaches zero.
AI: Training isn’t “one-time,” requiring annual iterations + continuously increasing investment; inference is pay-per-call, higher usage means higher costs. Even if hardware iterations bring “better performance at same price,” stronger models will consume the saved costs (trading experience for cost).

③ Usage Scale: From “Population/Device Ceiling” to “Unlimited Automation”

Internet: Active users constrained by device and population ceilings.
AI: Agents/automation/autonomy remove “human usage” limits — machine-to-machine calls can amplify 7×24×N times, with demand side having exponential growth potential.

2. New Profile of Internet Companies in the AI Era

① Rising Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) with “Annual Renewals”

Training: Large model infrastructure isn’t one-time, hardware depreciation cycles are short, replacing every 2-3 years.
Inference: Each call generates costs, revenue grows with usage, computing bills grow synchronously.
Financial Side: Shift from emphasizing OPEX (R&D salaries) to emphasizing CAPEX (GPUs, data centers, electricity).

② Resource Scarcity Reversal: From “Engineer Time” to “GPU + Electricity + Data Centers”

Internet era moats were network effects and near-zero distribution costs;
Current moats increasingly come from computing scale, power capacity, site selection and cooling, cluster scheduling and operational experience.

③ Industry Attribute Switch: Tertiary Industry → Secondary Industrialization

Internet companies increasingly resemble traditional industrial enterprises: heavy assets, long cycles, strong maintenance, engineering-focused.
Talent Structure evolution: From large-scale SDE software development engineers → Pre-training / Foundation Model and other “computing management” roles.

3. Crisis and Opportunity in the AI Era

① Physical Constraints: GPUs and Electricity

Power capacity and grid access are hard constraints; data center differences in location, electricity prices, cooling determine unit computing costs.
Result: Computing expansion isn’t purely “throwing money,” but a systematic capability competition of “engineering + supply chain + electricity.”

② Generation Excess: Strong Supply Side, Relatively Lagging Demand Side

AI capacity increases exponentially, but human attention and purchasing power don’t match, easily creating periodic “bubbles.”
Solution: Let AI become “consumers” themselves — automated agents complete retrieval, ordering, coordination processes, connecting supply to real business loops.

③ Worker Reality: High-Benefit Era Contraction

Resources shift from “people” to “computing power,” SDEs’ marginal bargaining power gets diluted.
Philosophy: Collaborate with AI in a friendly, polite, efficient manner, upgrade to “engineering managers” (managing requirements, quality, data, costs, risks).

The AI wave won’t stop because of our fears.

Instead of worrying about salary cuts:

Improve your ability to “orchestrate AI” rather than “write business code”;

Include NVDA and other AI tech leaders in asset allocation, using stocks to hedge career risks;

Final note: How much of your salary would you convert to Nvidia? Why? Join the discussion in the comments.

Unlock Claude Code's Thinking Modes: From 'think' to 'ultrathink'

Jul 28, 2025

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When used well, think is your secret weapon for breaking through bottlenecks; when used poorly, Claude works like it “left its brain at home”.

Have You Ever Had This Experience?

You ask Claude to help analyze a problem, and it gives you an answer in three sentences.

It looks “decent enough”, but when you try to implement it, everything goes wrong, full of bugs.

Many people think Claude isn’t capable, but the truth is: you didn’t let it think properly!

Claude’s Hidden Skill: Thinking Gear Adjuster

Claude Code actually has a built-in “thinking accelerator” tool (called Think Tool), but you have to trigger it yourself.

🧩 It supports 4 thinking levels:

Gear	Keywords	Thinking Token Limit	Thinking Depth
NONE	No keywords added	0 Tokens	Quick execution, almost no thinking
BASIC	think / 想	4K Tokens	Basic thinking, quick rough planning
MIDDLE	think hard / 好好想	10K Tokens	Moderate thinking, suitable for complex tasks
HIGHEST	ultrathink / 仔细思考	32K Tokens	Deepest thinking, suitable for tough challenges

This isn’t mysticism, but real settings written in Claude Code’s engineering code.

Add keywords, and it really will think for a while longer!

🎯Chinese Keywords Can Also Trigger

Don’t worry that Claude can’t understand Chinese, its trigger logic also supports our native language:

HIGHEST (32K): 仔细思考、深思、多想一会
MIDDLE (10K): 好好想、多想想
BASIC (4K): 思考、想

For example, if you say “Think carefully about this problem before giving me a plan” — Claude immediately switches to the highest gear, allocating the most thinking time!

Practical Advice: How to Use Most Effectively?

Of course, here are typical usage scenario examples for each thinking gear, concise and clear, ready to use directly 👇

🧠 ultrathink Example: Breaking Down Complex Product Features

Prompt: I want to develop a “Smart Daily Report Assistant” that can automatically aggregate today’s key events from Slack, Notion, GitHub, and help me generate daily report drafts. Please think carefully (ultrathink) about this problem first, then output a module division, data flow, and API interface design.

📌 Use Cases: Multi-system integration, vague requirements, need deep architectural thinking

🧠 think hard Example: Evaluating Multiple Technical Solutions

Prompt: I want to choose a database solution for a multi-user collaborative document application. Please think hard about whether to choose PostgreSQL + Redis or MongoDB + Kafka, output a comparative analysis and give recommendation reasons.

📌 Use Cases: Multiple routes available, need comparative analysis

🧠 think Example: Small Task Logical Planning

Prompt: I’m planning to write a script that downloads all image links from a Markdown file and renames them. Please think about how to do this first, which Python libraries are most suitable, then write the code for me.

📌 Use Cases: Task isn’t complex, just need a simple run-through of the approach

🧠 No Keywords Example: Direct Action

Prompt: I’ve already written the usage instructions for this AI summary tool. Please optimize the following text format into a README.md file, output the result directly, no need to overthink.

📌 Use Cases: Clear requirements, just need execution, no planning needed

🚀Recommended Usage Pattern: “Explore, Plan, Code, Commit”

Claude Code officially recommends a 4-step workflow:

Explore: Let Claude read files first, but don’t write code
Plan: Use ultrathink to make detailed plans (core step)
Code: Write code based on the plan, self-check reasonableness
Commit: Generate Pull Request and changelog

📌 Key Point: Step #2 Plan must add keywords to trigger “thinking gears”, otherwise it might skip deep thinking and start working directly!

🧠It’s Not That Claude Isn’t Smart, You Just Didn’t Let It Use Its Brain

Claude is very capable, but if you don’t give it “thinking space”, it can only respond hastily.

Use think, think hard, think harder, ultrathink well, and you can not only improve output quality but also solve complex problems in one go.

Do you think this design is clever? Have you ever fallen into the trap of “Claude starting work without thinking clearly”? Welcome to share your experience in the comments 👇

Trae Integrates OpenAI o3 Model: Think Slower, Design Smarter

Jul 28, 2025

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TL;DR: Trae Agent has integrated OpenAI’s latest o3 Beta model into its dropdown menu, delivering enhanced cross-modal reasoning capabilities—but with longer thinking times and more frequent queuing. For coding and image analysis tasks, patience and strategic use case selection are key.

What Makes o3 Exceptional?

Visual Chain of Thought: o3 can internally “see and reason,” progressively cropping and magnifying images for analysis, creating a significant gap with pure text-based LLMs.
Top-tier Reasoning: Breaking records on Codeforces, SWE-bench, and other benchmarks, particularly excelling at multi-file code refactoring and mathematical proofs.
Trade-offs: More power ≈ More time—o3 is designed with a “think first, answer later” approach, responding several times slower than Claude Sonnet 4.

Trae Integration Highlights

One-Click Switch, Zero Configuration

After the Trae international version update, the model list now includes “o3 Beta”—simply select and use without requiring additional API keys.

Image Understanding Ready to Use

Copy-paste UI sketches or architecture diagrams, and o3 can output component code or process explanations directly.

Coding Efficiency Observations

Slow: o3’s extended chain of thought increases response latency; for short prompts, Claude Sonnet 4 remains recommended.

Accurate: Complex dependency mapping completed in one go, reducing later rework.
Effortless: Image-to-code and PDF-to-annotation completed in single steps, eliminating context juggling.

Final Thoughts

Trae + o3 Beta is like gaining a deep-thinking partner: slow to warm up, but once engaged, delivers more comprehensive design solutions. In which scenarios would you switch to o3? Share your thoughts in the comments!

AI Vibe Coding: Speeding Up or Slowing Down? Insights from a 19% Slowdown

Jul 28, 2025

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Introduction

This year, AI Vibe Coding programming tools have created quite a buzz in developer circles. Many developers (myself included) thought that with AI intelligent assistants, coding efficiency would dramatically improve. However, recent research threw cold water on us: using AI tools actually slowed development by nearly 19%! This study by METR conducted controlled experiments with experienced open-source developers, yielding surprising results. Participants expected AI to reduce task completion time by 24%, but actually slowed down by nearly one-fifth. More interestingly, even after experiencing the slowdown firsthand, many programmers still believed AI “made me faster” — a kind of “psychological acceleration” illusion.

As an internet e-commerce backend developer, I actually resonate with these results. Reflecting on my own experience introducing AI assistants for coding, there were indeed many pitfalls: sometimes waiting for AI code output made me scratch my head anxiously, sometimes I had to interrupt my own thinking to accommodate AI. Below, I’ll combine actual development cases to discuss why AI programming might slow down the pace. I hope these experiences can serve as a warning to fellow developers.

The Long Wait for AI Execution

Once upon a time, we coded with brain-to-hand fluidity - when inspiration struck, we’d tap it out immediately. But after introducing AI assistants, waiting for them to “think” and output became a new time sink. When implementing asynchronous message processing in my project, I thought I’d have AI help generate consumer logic. After asking a question, that little circle on screen just kept spinning, with AI “pondering” in the cloud while I could only stare and wait. Those few dozen seconds might seem insignificant, but they accumulate into substantial overhead. More troublesome is when AI occasionally outputs a huge chunk of code at once, forcing me to stop and wait for it to finish scrolling, completely disrupting my rhythm.

During these waiting periods, I’d unconsciously check emails or do other things, but my mind remained occupied with AI’s response. In this state, it’s hard to focus on other tasks, essentially putting me in “suspension”. Without AI, I might have already coded up an initial draft myself. Now, precious development time slips away waiting for the machine to “finish thinking.” Clearly, while AI can automatically produce code, its speed doesn’t necessarily match human intuitive response. The process of waiting for AI is like introducing additional latency into iterations, severely fragmenting what was once a smooth development rhythm.

Disruption from Multitask Switching

With AI assistants, I once tried “parallel development”: having AI write one module while I worked on something else. But reality proved that the cost of context switching back and forth was far greater than imagined. For example: when developing idempotency handling for a payment callback interface, I had AI generate code for duplicate request validation while I debugged another piece of business logic. Minutes later, AI produced results, so I switched back to read and integrate. But with the other matter still occupying my mind, I had to shift my thinking to AI’s code. Going back and forth like this, both sides slowed down.

Humans aren’t truly adept at multitasking. In work requiring full concentration like coding, frequent context switching creates serious cognitive overhead. Each jump from my own thinking to AI’s thinking requires time to understand AI’s code intent and recall the previous problem context. It’s like listening to two people talk simultaneously - you need to constantly “fill in” context between them, and efficiency suffers accordingly. Especially when AI-generated content differs from my original code style or thinking, I need extra effort to adapt. Imagine developing a complex e-commerce backend feature during peak hours while handling AI “interruptions” like customer service - this parallelism not only didn’t save time, but slowed the entire process.

The Burden of Reviewing and Correcting AI Output

AI-generated code isn’t ready-to-use; careful review and debugging are often unavoidable. In actual projects, I’ve repeatedly encountered AI “hallucinations” - fabricating non-existent functions or misusing interfaces. For example, what made me both cry and laugh was when I asked AI to help implement idempotency handling for order payment callbacks. It enthusiastically wrote a bunch of code, but closer inspection revealed calls to module functions that didn’t exist in our system! AI’s overconfident wild guessing forced me to re-examine every line of code. Research found similar phenomena: developers accepted less than 44% of AI suggestions, with most code requiring modification or rewriting, and 75% of cases requiring programmers to review every line of AI output. This review and modification process essentially spent back the time supposedly saved.

Even when AI code runs, it likely doesn’t meet our business expectations. I once had AI optimize Kafka message processing logic. Its solution looked reasonable, but running it revealed improper handling of edge cases like out-of-order and duplicate messages, nearly introducing new bugs. I ended up spending time simplifying the fancy parts it “smartly” added. Another time, to solve a problem, AI provided a complex multi-threading solution that was overkill and introduced thread safety hazards. AI’s excessive enthusiasm sometimes backfires, making me spend more time on rework. Ultimately, current AI code reliability is poor, forcing me to stay vigilant and scrutinize with a critical eye, reviewing line by line like code review, fearing it might bury some trap.

Time Drain from Prompt Optimization

Many think asking AI questions is effortless, but actually getting AI to understand you and provide useful answers requires repeatedly refining prompts. In my experience, this has almost become an art of “speaking human to AI.” When I had AI help generate product inventory synchronization logic in my project, my first problem description was met with an irrelevant answer; I had to rephrase and add business context, but the second attempt was still unsatisfactory. Going back and forth in deep dialogue with AI for several rounds felt like training a new employee: gradually correcting its misunderstandings and continuously refining requirements. Time spent crafting and optimizing prompts is invisible but very real.

Sometimes, to make AI understand complex scenarios, I’d even paste relevant code snippets and error messages, which is time-consuming itself. For example, implementing asynchronous refunds in order workflows, I needed it to focus on idempotency and transactionality, and just explaining this business context took a long message. By the time AI gradually “grasped” my intent, considerable time had passed. These back-and-forth communications essentially produced no new business value, only helped AI figure out the situation. We can say prompt optimization overhead partially offset AI coding’s acceleration advantages. We think “chatting” with AI is quick, but might actually fall into prolonged debugging conversations, dragging the pace even slower.

Conclusion

The emergence of AI programming assistants undoubtedly provides developers with new productivity tools. But as revealed by the above personal experiences and research results, current-stage AI is not a silver bullet. It might improve efficiency and reduce grunt work in simple scenarios, but faces complex business logic and large codebases where AI is often willing but unable. Developers must not only spend time waiting and switching focus back and forth, but also cover for AI mistakes and painstakingly train it. These hidden costs accumulate into productivity regression. Of course, we’re not denying AI tools’ value, but reminding everyone to rationally view their applicability: when proficiency is insufficient or application scenarios don’t match, AI might actually slow you down.

From a frontline developer’s perspective, I feel “love-hate.” AI’s new approaches and paradigms have benefited me greatly, but when it gets in the way, it’s truly frustrating. Perhaps as models evolve and our usage skills improve, this 19% disadvantage will transform into real acceleration advantages. But until then, we need more sobriety: don’t let optimistic AI expectations blind us, and continuously reflect on its cost-effectiveness in actual work. As Greyhound Research analysts said, don’t mistake developer satisfaction for productivity.

What do you think? What pitfalls have you encountered using AI programming?

Run Claude Code on OpenAI-Compatible Models: A Hands-On Guide to claude-code-proxy

Jul 27, 2025

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claude-code-proxy automatically converts the Anthropic API used by Claude Code to an OpenAI-compatible API. In practice that means you can switch Claude Code to GPT-4o, Gemini, Ollama—or any OpenAI-style model—without touching your source code. You’ll cut costs and still keep function calling and streaming responses.

1. Why do we need this?

The stock Claude Code CLI only talks to Anthropic’s endpoint—it’s expensive and often rate-limited. A self-hosted proxy removes that bottleneck.
Plenty of “translation” scripts exist, but most don’t support function calling or smart model mapping, and they’re fiddly to configure.

2. Key Features

2.1 100 % API drop-in

Full support for /v1/messages, including on-the-fly conversion of Base64 images.

2.2 Switch between cloud and local models at will

Adapters for OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Ollama and any other OpenAI-compatible service are built in.

2.3 Smart model mapping

haiku → SMALL_MODEL
sonnet → MIDDLE_MODEL
opus → BIG_MODEL

Flip one environment variable, done—no code edits.

2.4 Full function calling + SSE streaming

Claude Code continues to “write code, call APIs, stream output” on the new backend.

2.5 Robust error handling & logging

Timeouts or token overflows are caught and returned with human-readable messages.

3. Five-minute local setup

Commands below assume macOS/Linux

3.1 Install dependencies

# Super-fast with uv
uv sync
# Or the classic way
pip install -r requirements.txt

3.2 Copy and edit the environment file

cp .env.example .env
# Open .env and fill in OPENAI_API_KEY etc.

Required: OPENAI_API_KEY
Optional security gate: ANTHROPIC_API_KEY (requests must match if set).

3.3 Start the proxy

python start_proxy.py
# or uv run claude-code-proxy

Default listen address: 0.0.0.0:8082; default log level: WARNING.

3.4 Point Claude Code to the proxy

export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=http://localhost:8082
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=anything   # any string if the proxy doesn’t check
claude                              # Happy Vibe Coding!

4. Power-user tricks

✨ Hot-swap providers

Edit .env on the fly:

# Use Azure
OPENAI_BASE_URL="https://your-azure-endpoint"
BIG_MODEL="gpt-4"

# Use local Llama 3
OPENAI_BASE_URL="http://localhost:11434/v1"
BIG_MODEL="llama3.1:70b"

No need to restart Claude Code.

⚙️ Chain with a corporate proxy

Claude’s official client respects HTTP(S)_PROXY, so you can chain it with claude-code-proxy.

🏢 Roll out to multiple teams

Commit .env and docker-compose.yml to a private repo and spin up the proxy in CI.

5. Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized – Ensure ANTHROPIC_API_KEY matches on both sides, or disable the check.
Model name not recognised – Verify it contains haiku/sonnet/opus, or set BIG_MODEL manually.
High latency – Enable GPU for local Ollama; in the cloud start uvicorn with --workers 4.

6. Wrap-up

With claude-code-proxy Claude Code becomes a true Swiss-army knife: Vue on the front end, Gemini on the back end, docs written with GPT-4o—all through one CLI port. Fire it up and tell me which model combo you like best!

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) 2025 Second Half Stock Analysis and Forecast

Jul 27, 2025

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1. Fundamental Review and Earnings Performance

Q2 2025 Earnings Results: Tesla’s revenue declined 12% year-over-year to $22.5 billion, with net profit falling significantly in the largest decline in at least a decade. Automotive revenue declined for the second consecutive quarter, but gross margin recovered to 17%, exceeding market expectations and reflecting improved cost control.
Delivery Data: Q2 deliveries totaled 384,000 units, down 13% year-over-year; first half cumulative decline of 21.3%. To meet market expectations for the full year, Tesla must deliver over 920,000 units in the second half, presenting an enormous challenge.
Strong Cash Flow and Financial Position: As of end-June 2025, Tesla held $36.78 billion in cash and equivalents, with first-half operating cash flow of $4.7 billion showing year-over-year growth, while capital expenditures were reduced.

2. Technical Analysis and Current Price Structure

Current Price and Technical Setup (Late July 2025):
- Stock price recently rebounded to the $316-320 range, breaking out of a “consolidation-oscillation” pattern in the short term, with daily charts near the Bollinger Band middle line and RSI above 50, though clear direction remains unestablished.
- Key Support Levels: $326-331, $321-324, $316, $312, $300;
- Important Resistance Levels: $336-338, $343, $350, $358, $368.
- An effective break above the $320-335 range could trigger an upward move, while a break below $315-316 would warrant caution for further decline toward $300.
Candlestick Patterns:
- Short-term “triangle consolidation,” representing an accumulation phase before breakout.
- Multiple rejections near $335 recently indicate significant overhead resistance.

3. Core Drivers Affecting Future Performance

Automotive Core Business Under Pressure: Traditional flagship models like Model 3/Y face end-of-lifecycle pressures, with market focus on innovative model production and affordable new vehicle progress.
Robotaxi and FSD (Full Self-Driving): Austin Robotaxi service launched in late June with plans to expand to multiple U.S. cities by year-end. Successful deployment could unlock new profit streams. Musk publicly stated that half of the U.S. population could access Robotaxi by year-end, though regulatory implementation progress requires ongoing verification.
AI and Robotics Business: Tesla actively developing humanoid robot Optimus, targeting mass production in 2026, with long-term market value on its “AI + Robotics + Energy” technology ecosystem.
Macro Factors: Intense EV market competition (from BYD, Volkswagen, etc.), tariffs increasing cost pressures, and uncertainties from China-U.S.-Europe policy directions and interest rate changes.

4. Institutional Ratings and Price Target Reference

Overall Market Rating Generally Neutral to Cautious:
- HSBC: “Underweight,” $120 price target, bearish due to automotive business growth bottleneck and weakening profitability.
- Benchmark Company, Stifel: “Buy/Hold,” price targets of $475 (optimistic, valuing autonomous driving and new model drivers) and $440 respectively.
- Most analyst consensus price targets around $297-320, close to current stock price levels.

5. Future Outlook and Investment Recommendations

Short-term Outlook: Influenced by declining performance, delivery pressures, and deteriorating market conditions, Tesla may maintain high volatility and consolidation patterns for the next 1-2 quarters. Market sentiment could improve if Robotaxi and low-cost vehicle progress advances smoothly.
Key Technical Strategy:
- Bulls should watch for breakthrough above the $335-343 resistance band; with volume confirmation, upside potential to $350/368 range.
- Bears should monitor breaks below $316 and $300 key support levels, with potential for accelerated downside if lost.
Risk Warning: The company faces a critical juncture in structural transformation, with short-term pressure from earnings and deliveries below expectations, while the ability of new businesses like AI/Robotaxi to scale as planned will determine medium to long-term valuation heights. Investors should closely monitor progress and market sentiment changes.

Conclusion: Tesla currently stands at a critical “performance pressure, transformation gamble” stage, with short-term cautious sentiment prevailing. Strong support and resistance price references can assist with swing trading operations. Whether medium to long-term bull markets can restart depends on whether autonomous driving, economy vehicle production, and AI innovative businesses can deliver on high growth expectations. Investors are advised to reduce positions on rallies, gradually accumulate on dips, and closely monitor company strategy implementation and external environment changes.

US Dollar Index Analysis (July 27, 2025): Risks and Opportunities Under the Dual Variables of Rate Cuts and Tariff Negotiations

Jul 27, 2025

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I. Short-term Outlook (August 2025)

The US Dollar Index (DXY) has maintained a consolidation pattern recently, trading roughly in the 97-98 range. It closed at 97.642 on July 25, rising over the past few trading days due to risk-aversion sentiment and Federal Reserve policy expectations, but overall rebound momentum remains weak [1][2].
US economic data still provides some support for the dollar, but market expectations of Fed rate cuts after September are pressuring dollar attractiveness. US trade, fiscal policy, and global geopolitical risks are all key short-term influences [3][1][4].
Charts show significant volatility in major currency pairs against the dollar, reflecting intense bullish-bearish sentiment, with EUR/USD and GBP/USD showing relatively strong performance phases, while USD/JPY and USD/CAD saw temporary dollar strength [1][5][2].

II. Medium-term Outlook (Next Six Months to One Year)

The dollar fell more than 10.7% in the first half of 2025, its worst performance for the same period since 1973, mainly due to US fiscal credit issues, tariff policies, global economic divergence, and intensified rate cut expectations [4][6][7].
The market is generally bearish on the medium-term dollar, with multiple institutions expecting further downside, especially if the Fed confirms a rate-cutting cycle, further narrowing the dollar’s yield advantage and potentially redirecting capital flows to non-US assets and some emerging market currencies [8][9][7].
However, some views suggest the “strong dollar” pattern may not immediately reverse, with disadvantages mainly in capital flows and trade friction escalation, requiring attention to countercyclical shocks from Trump administration tariff policies [10][11][6].

III. Long-term Outlook (1+ Years)

While the dollar’s global reserve currency status is difficult to shake, long-term trends including global de-dollarization, rising US fiscal deficits and credit risks, trade protectionism, and multipolar currency systems all weaken the dollar’s role as the sole safe-haven asset [7][9][8][12].
Most institutions believe the dollar is poised to enter a more sustained weak cycle, with estimated decline ranges of 4-10% or more, expecting more frequent volatility heavily influenced by macro and geopolitical events [7][4][9].
If the US economy experiences stagflation, policy tightening delays, or global capital flow divergence, dollar assets may continue facing pressure [13][14].

IV. Impact of Tariffs and Rate Cuts on the Dollar

If tariff negotiations conclude successfully and the Federal Reserve initiates rate cuts, the US Dollar Index will be affected in the following ways:

1. Impact After Tariff Negotiations End

Inflationary Pressure Relief: If the US successfully reaches tariff agreements with major trading partners (such as the EU, Canada, Mexico, etc.), avoiding new or large-scale tariff implementation, this will directly reduce import cost pressures and help US domestic inflation decline or stabilize [1][2][3].
Reduced Market Uncertainty, Weakened Safe-Haven Demand: The near-end of tariff disputes will reduce market risk-aversion sentiment, also decreasing short-term safe-haven buying of the dollar, making the dollar index vulnerable to pressure [4][5].
Benefits Exports and Global Risk Appetite Recovery: Lower trade barriers will support US exports and improve global economic confidence, driving rebounds in non-US currencies (such as EUR, JPY, etc.).

2. Impact After Fed Rate Cuts Begin

Declining Dollar Attractiveness: Fed rate cuts mean lower yields on dollar-denominated assets, weakening the dollar’s international capital attractiveness, increasing willingness for foreign capital to flow to emerging markets and high-yield currencies, making the dollar index prone to decline [6][7][8][9].
Cut Magnitude and Pace Determine Downside Space: If the Fed initiates a relatively aggressive rate-cutting cycle (e.g., 2 or more times per year), dollar depreciation space will increase, with pullback targets potentially below the 102.00 range or lower [7][10].
Policy Coordination Creates Trend Inflection Point: Successful tariff negotiations reducing inflation actually give the Fed more sufficient reason to cut rates, with both external factors working together to drive the dollar into a more pronounced medium to long-term weak cycle.

V. Risk and Opportunity Assessment

Risks:

Federal Reserve monetary policy shift (rate-cutting cycle), declining dollar attractiveness.
US high debt, fiscal deficits, and trade deficits, long-term credit erosion.
Accelerating global de-dollarization and local currency settlement trends, structurally bearish for the dollar long-term.
Geopolitical conflict resolution or non-US economic recovery leading to cyclical capital outflow phenomena.
Political risks and sudden events increasing short-term volatility.

Opportunities:

During dollar short-term rebounds, swing trading can capture range-bound returns, suitable for flexible investors.
The dollar as a safe-haven asset still has short-term allocation value during global crises or geopolitical conflict escalation.
Medium to long-term gradual positioning in quality non-US assets (such as Eurozone, yen, Australian dollar, commodity-related assets) may yield excess returns [8][15].
Suitable for carry trades, “buy high sell low,” and cross-currency asset risk diversification.

VI. 2025 Phased ROI Estimation

According to compiled data, the US Dollar Index peaked near 110 at the beginning of 2025, reaching approximately 97.6 by end-July, representing a year-to-date decline of about -11.3%, meaning US Dollar Index investment ROI for the same period was -11.3% [4][6][1]. This decline represents the worst performance in half a century, far exceeding normal range fluctuations.

Risks

Repeated Policy Uncertainty: Tariff negotiation pace, agreement details, and subsequent implementation carry reversal risks. If negotiations break down or the Fed returns to hawkishness, dollar adjustment rhythm may be disrupted [1][11][4].
Global Factor Disruptions: Sudden geopolitical situations or non-US economies performing unexpectedly weak may cause capital to flow back to the dollar, leading to periodic violent volatility [12][4].

ROI Outlook

For dollar-denominated investments, with the dollar index currently near 97, if rate cuts and trade reconciliation jointly drive action, the dollar is expected to experience sustained medium to long-term depreciation. Referencing recent dollar quarterly maximum declines of 5% and annual declines exceeding 11%, if new policies are implemented, the US Dollar Index investment return (ROI) over the next year will likely remain negative (-4% to -10% range), while non-US currencies and assets may achieve positive excess returns [7][8][2].

Conclusion and Recommendations

The end of tariff negotiations and Fed rate cuts will form “overlapping headwinds,” with the dollar showing overall weakness in the short to medium term. Investment strategies should capitalize on dollar rebound opportunities to shift toward diversified non-US asset allocation, manage exchange rate risks, and firmly grasp structural opportunities.

Short-term: Range-bound oscillation, data-driven, suitable for swing strategies and cautious high-sell low-buy approaches.
Medium-term: Primarily bearish, focus on Fed rate cut implementation timing and global capital flow direction.
Long-term: Emphasize dollar index trend risks under multipolar currency framework, gradually increase non-US asset allocation ratios.
Close monitoring of the Federal Reserve, US fiscal conditions, trade policies, and global political-economic risks is essential, with strict risk control and dynamic adjustments.

For US Dollar Index-focused investments, be alert to short-term volatility and long-term trend inflection points, reasonably arrange positions and cycles, and do not ignore structural decline risks.

Decoding Global ChatGPT Plus Pricing: Nigeria Gives You the Best Deal?

Jul 26, 2025

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Want to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus but unsure about price differences across countries? This time, we focus on the Apple iOS platform, collecting subscription fees from multiple countries and regions for 2024-2025 and converting them to Chinese Yuan.

Let’s see which regions have the lowest subscription costs and which ones make your wallet hurt?

How Big Are the Price Differences Across Regions?

ChatGPT Plus Subscription Prices by Country (Sorted by CNY Equivalent from Low to High)

Note: Prices are for monthly subscription fees in Apple iPhone app for 2024-2025.

Country	Local Currency Price	CNY Equivalent
Nigeria	₦9,900.00 NGN	46.51
Pakistan	Rs 4,900.00 PKR	123.87
Brazil	R$ 99.90	128.69
Canada	CA$ 24.99	130.78
Kazakhstan	₸9,990.00	131.67
Qatar	69.99 QAR	137.87
Algeria	$19.99 USD	143.29
Argentina	$19.99 USD	143.29
Azerbaijan	$19.99 USD	143.29
Bolivia	$19.99 USD	143.29
Costa Rica	$19.99 USD	143.29
Ecuador	$19.99 USD	143.29
Iraq	$19.99 USD	143.29
Jamaica	$19.99 USD	143.29
Jordan	$19.99 USD	143.29
Kuwait	$19.99 USD	143.29
Lebanon	$19.99 USD	143.29
Mauritania	$19.99 USD	143.29
Mauritius	$19.99 USD	143.29
Morocco	$19.99 USD	143.29
Namibia	$19.99 USD	143.29
Nauru	$19.99 USD	143.29
Nicaragua	$19.99 USD	143.29
Oman	$19.99 USD	143.29
Tunisia	$19.99 USD	143.29
United States	$19.99 USD	143.29
Japan	¥3,000 JPY	145.65
Israel	₪69.90 ILS	149.43
Chile	$19,990 CLP	149.77
South Korea	₩29,000 KRW	150.25
Mexico	$399.00 MXN	154.29
UAE	AED 79.99	156.11
Peru	S/ 79.90 PEN	161.99
Albania	$22.99 USD	164.80
Ghana	$22.99 USD	164.80
India	₹1,999 INR	165.66
New Zealand	$39.99 NZD	172.54
United Kingdom	£19.99 GBP	192.49
Croatia	€22.99 EUR	192.93
Estonia	€22.99 EUR	192.93
France	€22.99 EUR	192.93
Germany	€22.99 EUR	192.93
Ireland	€22.99 EUR	192.93
Lithuania	€22.99 EUR	192.93
Slovenia	€22.99 EUR	192.93
Poland	99.99 PLN	198.15

Lowest Price If you’re in Nigeria, the monthly fee is about 46.51 CNY, the lowest globally, mainly due to favorable exchange rates. Pakistan comes second at about 123.87 CNY per month.

Similar Pricing Most countries cluster around 140 CNY for subscription fees. For example, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Costa Rica and others all charge $19.99 USD, equivalent to about 143 CNY at current exchange rates.

Highest Price Eurozone countries charge significantly more. Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland and others charge €22.99 monthly, equivalent to 192.93 CNY. The UK isn’t cheap either at £19.99, equivalent to 192.49 CNY.

How Do Exchange Rates Affect Pricing?

You can see that price differences are closely tied to exchange rates:

USD-priced countries: Most non-Euro countries price directly in USD, with $19.99 monthly fees around 143 CNY.
Local currency countries: India charges ₹1,999 monthly, equivalent to 165.66 CNY; Brazil’s R$99.90 equals 128.69 CNY.
Strong currency countries: Euro and Pound appreciation drives up local subscription costs.

In other words, when exchange rates change, subscription costs fluctuate accordingly. If you frequently travel or have multiple Apple IDs from different countries, it’s worth comparing prices across regions before deciding where to subscribe.

With So Many Countries, Which One Suits You?

Brief analysis of several common regions:

Asia: Nigeria and Pakistan offer relatively low prices, while Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern regions mostly use USD pricing with relatively stable costs.
Americas: Many Latin American countries also use USD pricing or local currencies pegged to USD, with fairly consistent fees.
Europe: Eurozone and UK prices are higher, so bargain hunters should think twice.

If you’re able to register Apple IDs in multiple regions, consider choosing low-price zones for subscription. However, pay attention to the legality of account and payment method issues.

Conclusion

The data shows us that ChatGPT Plus subscription fees vary significantly globally. If you’re cost-conscious, choosing regional subscriptions could be a good strategy.

What’s the monthly fee in your region? What other subscription tips are worth sharing?

Cursor 1.2 Update: Cursor Agent Now Plans Before It Codes

Jul 26, 2025

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When developing complex features, Cursor Agent will “list tasks first, then execute”

👀 Have You Also Encountered This Cursor Experience?

We often use Cursor to help write code, but when it comes to multi-step, complex tasks, it’s easy to feel “lost”:

What is Cursor doing? Why did it suddenly touch the database?
What’s it going to do next? Did it miss testing?
What’s the overall process? Can I see the plan first?

Especially when involving multiple files, database logic, and frontend-backend coordination, without clear planning and relying only on “step-by-step responses,” it’s easy to worry—Is Cursor really solving problems “with a plan”?

🧠 Cursor 1.2 Update: Agent Planning & To-dos Officially Live!

In Cursor 1.2, when you give Cursor a complex task, such as:

“Fix the SQL error caused by soft-deleted patients and ensure logic covers all edge cases.”

Agent will automatically:

Analyze the problem’s context
Break it down into clear subtasks
Generate a To-do list where each task can be checked off and progress tracked
During execution, dynamically mark completed steps

This is no longer a “black box” Cursor, but a transparent and controllable development partner.

🪄 Example: Fixing a Soft Delete Association Query Error

Let’s look at a real development problem:

eager_load(:patient)

This line in Rails executes LEFT OUTER JOIN but doesn’t automatically exclude soft-deleted associated records.

After Cursor identifies the problem, it breaks down the task like this:

Modify query logic to exclude soft-deleted patients
Add scope to Advice model: only fetch data from active patients
Write tests to verify soft-deleted data doesn’t appear in results
Record this fix and best practices in memory bank for future reuse

Throughout the process, you can check what it plans to do next anytime, and can skip, adjust, or retry any step.

This feature fundamentally changes how we collaborate with Cursor:

Task Transparency: You know how many steps it will take total, no more passive waiting
Controllable Progress: Each subtask has clear status, supports interruption and rollback
Experience Accumulation: Can be saved to memory with one click, automatically called for similar future problems

Put simply, Cursor Agent now acts like a reliable intern who not only writes code but first lists an execution plan for your confirmation.

🚀 How to Experience?

Upgrade Cursor to version 1.2 or above, ensure Agent mode is enabled in your project.

Input a multi-step task, such as:

“Refactor this code section, ensure logic is clear with test coverage, and update the README while you’re at it.”

You’ll see Agent automatically pull up the To-dos panel, advancing tasks step by step, transparently and efficiently.

🧩 Food for Thought

Are you willing to delegate “task planning” to AI? Do you think Cursor’s breakdown plans align with your usual engineering thinking?

Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

ChatGPT Agent Review: Smart Reader, But Not Yet a Thinker

Jul 26, 2025

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ChatGPT Agent first impression: feels like a diligent but not-so-smart intern.

Have You Ever Encountered This Frustration?

Sometimes you come across a seemingly valuable research report or in-depth analysis with an enticing headline, but the content is complex with too much jargon, taking half an hour to read through.

I recently encountered an article titled “How Long Can the Dollar Keep Falling?” from Wall Street Insights. The headline was explosive and the content was quite deep, but I really didn’t have time to read it word by word.

So I had an idea:

Could I use an AI Agent to quickly analyze and summarize it for me?

This led to this experiment—I asked ChatGPT Agent to help me read the article.

What Exactly is ChatGPT Agent?

Simply put, this is the “multi-step execution” version of ChatGPT.

Instead of just throwing a prompt and getting back one response, it can make multiple tool calls and complete complex tasks in multiple steps, such as reading an article, calling search functions, extracting viewpoints, doing analysis, etc.

It sounds impressive, and I thought it could help me “delegate” those information-heavy article analysis tasks.

The result?

14 Minutes Later: Usable But Not Practical

I sent the content of “How Long Can the Dollar Keep Falling?” to the Agent and asked:

Help me extract the article’s viewpoints, provide key logic, and include investment-related reference suggestions.

It did work very diligently,

After waiting 14 minutes, it returned a structured analysis,

Roughly divided into:

Short-term and long-term logic for USD weakness
Economic data and viewpoints cited by the author
Market disagreements on future USD trends
Linkage mechanisms between exchange rates and monetary policy

At first glance, the content seemed comprehensive, with summary statements that looked quite professional.

But the biggest problem was: too generic, too textbook-like, lacking “practical operational value”.

For example, I wanted to know:

Has it already hit bottom? Are there any signals worth watching?
What implications does this have for people holding US bonds, QDII, or US stocks?

The Agent couldn’t answer these questions. It was just restating the article content, without “jumping out” to integrate broader context.

Like a Diligent But Not-So-Smart Intern

The whole process made me feel like it was a diligent intern who read through the material and took notes:

Can summarize, but doesn’t dare to judge;
Can restate, but can’t extract insights;
Will say “the article mentions,” but won’t say “this means you might consider xxx.”

Not to mention combining it with my own investment portfolio or current exchange rate data to provide practical advice.

To summarize: the content is reference-worthy, but not very practical.

Can It Still Be Useful? When Is It Most Suitable?

Although I was a bit disappointed this time, I think ChatGPT Agent is still useful.

It’s suitable for these scenarios:

Quick preview when too lazy to read the full text: Like 10 minutes before a meeting, quickly catching the key points
Help organize structure: It’s faster than me at listing paragraph logic and key points, suitable as a foundation for presentation scripts
Information overload relief tool: Having it help me read 5 research reports and extract common points—this kind of manual labor it excels at

But expecting it to help me make judgments, make decisions, or formulate investment strategies—it’s still far from that.

Perhaps we need to continue deeper interaction with ChatGPT Agent, providing more contextual information to make it more practical.

AI Isn’t a Crystal Ball, It’s More Like an Accelerator

The biggest takeaway from this trial:

AI isn’t someone who thinks for you; it’s an accelerator that helps you quickly “take over repetitive tasks”.

Judgment, understanding, connecting to reality, combining experience—these are still things humans need to do.

In the future, I’ll continue trying to use ChatGPT Agent for information screening, knowledge archiving, document generation and other tasks, rather than expecting it to “think for me” right from the start.

Have You Also Used ChatGPT Agent?

Have you tried using ChatGPT Agent for any tasks? How was the effect?

Share in the comments, let’s explore together where AI can truly help.

Auto Code Review and Commit Messages with GitHub Copilot in VSCode

Jul 25, 2025

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👀 Introduction: More Code, More Problems

Anyone who’s done testing, maintenance, or refactoring knows that as code grows:

One change affects everything
A small error can become a hidden bomb
Every commit needs a message, and writing poor ones gets you flagged in reviews

Is there a tool that can automatically check and automatically summarize?

Yes!

That’s what we’re introducing today—GitHub Copilot’s Code Review feature + Commit Message generation.

🚀 Quick Start: Install GitHub Copilot Extension

In VSCode, Cursor, Kiro, Trae, Windsurf, and other extension marketplaces, search for:

GitHub Copilot

Click install, remember to log in with your GitHub account and subscribe (currently requires Copilot subscription).

After installation, a Copilot icon will appear in the sidebar—click to open.

💰 GitHub Copilot Latest Pricing Overview

GitHub Copilot offers three individual versions: • Free: 2,000 code completions + 50 Chat/edit requests per month, suitable for beginners to try. • Pro: $10/month (or $100/year), supports unlimited completions and chat usage, includes 300 “advanced model requests” (excess charged at $0.04/request). • Pro+: $39/month (or $390/year), upgrades Pro to 1,500 advanced requests, supports more AI models and priority access.

Additionally, Copilot Business (team/enterprise version) costs $19/month per user, including team management, security policies, and 300 advanced request quota.

🔍 One-Click AI Code Review

Where’s the Entry Point?

In VSCode’s Source Control panel (⌘+Shift+G), you can see the change list.

Click the button in the red box as shown:

💬 Icon = Code Review - Uncommitted Changes

Copilot will automatically analyze your changes, providing suggestions file by file, line by line.

What Does Copilot Say?

Let’s look at a real screenshot (below👇):

User.new(
  FixturesSetting[ENV['TARGET_ENV']] || 'sit']['users']['user_admin']
)

Copilot automatically analyzes and says:

User.new expects individual parameters (username, password), but you passed a hash. Consider using the splat operator.

And provides modification suggestions:

FixturesSetting[...]
**FixturesSetting[...]**

Isn’t this more efficient than finding errors one by one?

✍️ One-Click Commit Message Generation

Every time you commit, do you want to lazily write “fix bug” or “update”? 🙃

GitHub Copilot helps you automatically generate semantic messages:

Just click this button👇:

It will generate an appropriate commit description based on your changes, such as:

feat: Refactor specs to utilize FixturesSetting for user and patient data across multiple test files

Accurate, clear, and follows semantic commit standards.

✅ Summary of Benefits You Get:

Automated Code Review: Quickly identify logic errors and unreasonable code patterns
Automatic Commit Message Generation: Never worry about “can’t think of a name” for changes
Multi-file Multi-paragraph Support: Handle entire modifications seamlessly

🧠 A Question:

How do you usually do code reviews? Would you be willing to let AI help you review and write commits?

Feel free to share your experience in the comments~

Round-tripping PDFs with Claude Code

Jul 25, 2025

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Introduction

In daily work, contracts, agreements, BLE communication specifications… companies are never short of PDFs. They look beautiful but are a nightmare to edit: copy-paste gets messy, formatting goes haywire. This article shares a practical “reverse PDF → Markdown → PDF” workflow using Claude Code in three steps, while maintaining an editable Word version.

Why Go Through This Trouble?

Only PDF left, Word lost → Cannot maintain
Partners only accept PDFs → Format must be unified
Want to add new APIs/tables → Need text-editable format

Claude Code perfectly fills this gap.

Overall Workflow

PDF → Markdown (Editable) → Update → PDF/Word The core is leveraging Claude Code’s multimodal parsing and formatting capabilities.

① PDF ➜ Markdown

Goal: Preserve titles, tables, image references, convert to clean .md in one click.

Recommended Prompt

Please fully parse this PDF into Markdown:
1. Preserve all heading levels (#-###)
2. Display tables in Markdown syntax
3. Use `![alt](placeholder)` for images
4. Ignore footers and page numbers
Return complete Markdown text

Claude Code will automatically recognize the PDF structure and generate a clear Markdown document.

# CGM BLE Communication Protocol v2.1

## 1. Data Frame Structure
| Field       | Length(Byte) | Description           |
|-------------|-------------|-----------------------|
| Frame Head  | 2           | Fixed 0x55AA          |
| Length      | 1           | Subsequent byte length |
| Cmd         | 1           | Function code         |
| Payload     | N           | Business data         |
| CRC16       | 2           | Low byte first        |

![Frame Structure Diagram](fig/frame.svg)

> **Note**: All multi-byte fields are Little-Endian.

② Edit & Update Markdown

Goal: Add latest APIs, correct descriptions, make documentation live again.

Automatic Code Analysis

Please review this Markdown and find all API code blocks:
- Check for parameter naming consistency
- Mark potential errors and provide improvement suggestions

Claude Code will automatically analyze code blocks in Markdown, find potential issues, and suggest improvements.

Found 2 potential issues:
1. "Cmd=0x07 upload glucose" inconsistent with API list description (list says 0x08)
2. "CRC16 checksum algorithm" doesn't specify polynomial, could reference ITU-T X.25

Improvement suggestions:
- Update API list or correct documentation
- Add polynomial 0x1021 in <2.3 CRC Calculation> section

Or manually add details

### /device/sync

| Field   | Type | Required | Description            |
|---------|------|----------|------------------------|
| uid     | str  | Y        | Device unique ID       |
| ts      | int  | Y        | Unix timestamp(seconds)|
| glucose | int  | Y        | Current glucose(mg/dL) |

③ Markdown ➜ PDF

Goal: Output updated documentation as standard PDF for partner submission.

Recommended Prompt

Please render this Markdown as a beautifully formatted PDF:
- Use A4 pages
- Auto-generate table of contents from headings
- Center tables horizontally

Claude Code will generate a uniformly formatted PDF document.

Bonus: Generate Saveable Word Version

Need a Word version for the company? Use single-page HTML as a workaround!

Markdown ➜ Single-file HTML

Convert the following Markdown to self-contained (inline CSS) single-file HTML,
convenient for Word to open without dependencies.

Claude Code will generate an HTML file containing all styles.

<!DOCTYPE html><html><head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<style>
body{font-family:"Microsoft YaHei";}
h1,h2{margin:1em 0;}
table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;}
td,th{border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px;text-align:center;}
</style>
</head><body>
<h1>CGM BLE Communication Protocol v2.2</h1>
<h2>1. Data Frame Structure</h2>
<table>
<tr><th>Field</th><th>Length(Byte)</th><th>Description</th></tr>
<tr><td>Frame Head</td><td>2</td><td>Fixed 0x55AA</td></tr>
...
</table>
</body></html>

Then:

Word opens HTML → Save as DOCX/PDF
Get locally editable Word + final PDF, two birds with one stone.

Conclusion

Through Claude Code, bring out-of-control PDFs back to the editable world, then painlessly output standard PDF/Word, solving both “format unity” and “content maintainability” pain points.

What other stubborn PDFs do you have that need reviving? Leave a comment and chat—maybe the next article will cover your scenario!

Isolated Spec Fixtures in Rails with Kiro: Clean, Consistent, Configurable

Jul 25, 2025

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“Why does it pass locally but always fails in CI?”

“The same API returns different data in SIT and TEST environments?”

In real projects, if you’ve encountered test data chaos and testing instability due to environment inconsistencies, this article will definitely help you.

Our team recently combined Kiro tools to automatically generate and implement a simple yet practical solution in Rails projects: Spec test data managed with environment isolation. This not only makes testing more reliable but also opens new possibilities for multi-environment collaboration.

🧠 Why Environment-Isolated Test Data?

In real scenarios, we often have multiple deployment environments: dev, sit, test, production…

Each environment may use different accounts, device IDs, patient data, and other fixtures. Without proper management, test scripts easily couple to specific data, leading to:

Test data pollution across multiple environments
Local tests pass, CI fails
“Ghost bugs”: hard to reproduce, hard to troubleshoot

So we want to achieve one thing:

Test data should be loadable by environment and injectable on demand, just like configuration files

✅ How Did Kiro Help Us Complete This Process?

First, we described the problem clearly using a documentation-oriented approach:

Then we looked at Kiro’s proposed solution:

Kiro’s solution not only makes testing “clean and tidy” but also solves common environment data conflicts in team collaboration.

It accomplished the following:

Built the fixtures_setting.yml file structure and extracted commonly used data from multiple environments
Wrote a universal FixturesSetting utility class
Helped review all data usage patterns in spec/requests
Implemented environment-specific test execution with TARGET_ENV=sit rspec

Finally, Kiro achieved:

One set of specs, runs across all environments

Not only stable but also convenient for CI/CD continuous integration, and can serve as a “test data management center” for other services to read.

🔧 How to Do It? Easy Setup with Kiro + YML

Kiro adopted a three-step solution, centered around one configuration file + one loader class + spec calling conventions:

📁 Step 1: Create Unified Fixture Configuration File

Kiro added a file:

config/fixtures_setting.yml

Inside, fixture data is managed by environment name classification, extracting commonly used users, patients, and other data from spec/requests.

development: &development
  sit:
    users:
      user_sit:
        username: user_sit
        password: 11111111
    patients:
      patient_001:
        name: Zhang San
        age: 36

test: &test
  <<: *development

production: &production
  <<: *development

This way, our test data is no longer scattered across individual spec files but centrally managed and organized by environment.

💎 Step 2: Use Ruby Class to Read Configuration Data

Kiro implemented a small utility class FixturesSetting specifically for loading this yml file:

class FixturesSetting
  def self.[](env)
    @settings ||= YAML.load_file(Rails.root.join('config/fixtures_setting.yml'))
    @settings[env]
  end
end

This way, anywhere in the code, you can get the corresponding environment’s test data through FixturesSetting[ENV['TARGET_ENV']], very flexible.

🧪 Step 3: Use Environment Data in Specs

Let’s look at a specific example. We have a user login API test:

user_params = FixturesSetting[ENV['TARGET_ENV']]['users']['user_sit']

post '/api/login', params: { username: user_params['username'], password: user_params['password'] }

Then when running tests, we just need to set the environment variable:

TARGET_ENV=sit rspec spec/requests

Finished in 15.55 seconds (files took 3.64 seconds to load)
3 examples, 0 failures

You can easily switch to test, uat, prod, each environment has its own fixtures, mutually non-interfering.

🧩 Extended Thinking: How Else to Optimize?

Can be combined with dotenv or Rails credentials to auto-inject environment variables
Consider wrapping FixturesSetting as a gem or engine for better reuse
Later could also support dynamically generated data instead of hardcoded values

💬 What Do You Think?

Have your teams encountered test data chaos issues when doing API testing? Do you think this solution is suitable for your projects?

Feel free to leave comments for discussion—we can polish more universal testing management tools together~

📌 Summary

In this article, we introduced how to combine Kiro’s proposed solution in Rails projects:

Use YAML to manage test data for different environments
Use utility classes to read and inject into specs
Achieved environment-specific execution, data isolation, and controllable testing

This is a simple, practical, and scalable test environment isolation solution. Making tests cleaner and collaboration more confident.

AI Coding Insights: How Developers and Enterprises Embrace the New Era

Jul 25, 2025

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Tencent Research Team conducted an in-depth analysis of AI Coding’s impact on individuals and organizations through survey data from hundreds of developers and enterprise case studies. This article examines the penetration of AI coding from both consumer (C-side) and enterprise (B-side) perspectives, summarizing developers’ and companies’ attitudes, use cases, and ROI evaluations, while proposing core competencies and development directions for developers in the AI era.

Consumer Market: Rapid Penetration with Emerging Scale Trends

According to a 2025 U.S. consumer survey by Menlo Ventures and Morning Consult, AI has rapidly penetrated various daily life scenarios, becoming an “invisible tool.”

Main consumer use cases include:

Writing Support (51%): AI is commonly used for note-taking, letter writing, generating article drafts, and other work/study content.
Code Generation & Programming Assistance (47%): AI helps quickly write code, modify existing structures, or explore new approaches, especially beneficial for beginners.
Search Research/Learning Assistance (43%): AI serves as a summarization tool for English books and basic research assistant.
Visual/Audio Content Creation (37%-38%): Generating PPTs, cover images, script drafts, etc.

Menlo Ventures notes: While most consumers haven’t systematically integrated AI workflows, AI tools in “non-professional scenarios” are becoming mainstream.

Meanwhile, Tencent Research Institute points out that Chinese users show similar trends, but lean more toward “practical tasks” like education, content writing, translation assistance, and design efficiency.

Enterprise & Developer Market: Productivity Revolution Centered on Coding Tools

AI Coding tools in enterprises, led by GitHub Copilot, are often companies’ first choice for “trying out” AI. Their core value concentrates in three directions:

1. 14 Most Common AI Coding Scenarios in Enterprises (Source: Tencent Research Institute & 53AI)

Code assistance (generation, completion, refactoring)
Text content generation (reports, PPTs, etc.)
Knowledge/documentation Q&A (automatic API documentation lookup)
Product prototype design (sketches → HTML)
Data analysis and business insights
Sales script optimization/process assistance
Customer service bots/CRM integration
Bug discovery and automated testing
DevOps/MLOps toolchain automation
User behavior analysis
Anomaly detection/security alerts
Resume screening/JD writing automation
Contract review/legal assistance
Financial reconciliation/invoice verification

2. Usage Attitudes & ROI Feedback

Stack Overflow 2024 Survey: 76% of developers have used or plan to use AI programming tools, 63% are full-time developers.
Developer Sentiment: 72% report positive or very positive experiences, only 6.4% explicitly negative.
Enterprise Feedback: Large companies report 10%-30% average savings in labor investment or delivery cycles after using AI tools.
Individual Developers focus more on: completion efficiency, code style consistency, avoiding repetitive work.

3. Usage Frequency Data (Source: Proxify)

77% of developers use AI tools daily, up from 47% last year.
Over 50% report saving 6+ hours of development time weekly.
No users reported AI tools wasted their time.
99% of developers plan to continue long-term use of AI programming tools.

Different Roles’ Attitudes Toward AI Coding

Positive Camp: Believes AI improves efficiency and is a “default part” of the development process.
Neutral Camp: Acknowledges tools are good but still require human review and process standards.
Negative Camp: Worries about declining code quality, instability, or organizational structure disruption.

Core Competencies & Development Directions for Developers in the AI Era

Even with powerful AI Coding tools, developers still possess irreplaceable core value.

1. From “Code Monkey” to “Engineering Lead”

AI tools dramatically reduce coding execution costs. The future values those who can organize teams to achieve goals and design system architecture rather than hand-write every line of code.

2. Product & User Perspective

Ability to think from business and product angles, understanding users and objectives, guides AI tools to create truly usable solutions.

3. Human-AI Collaboration Skills

Not just “using AI to write code,” but making AI a “team member.” Knowing how to craft prompts, review results, and reuse model capabilities becomes developer common knowledge.

4. Multi-engineering Capabilities + Continuous Learning

AI tools are powerful, but when encountering cross-module, edge cases, or complex business logic scenarios, developers still need to “research, understand logic, and make judgments.”

Conclusion

AI Coding is rapidly transforming from “experimental tool” to “essential tool.” Whether in consumer writing/programming assistance or enterprise product development, design, and testing, AI has deeply integrated into development workflows.

Over the next three years, the biggest gap won’t be “knowing how to use AI,” but “who can make AI an enabler rather than an obstacle.”

I hope every reader can find their own value anchor in the AI era.

Figma Make: AI Chat to Interactive Prototype in Minutes

Jul 24, 2025

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Introduction

Have you ever imagined being able to create a clickable interactive prototype, or even a live web application, just by chatting with Figma using a single sentence or image? Figma Make is exactly such an intelligent tool: users can chat with AI to instantly transform their design ideas or existing Figma design files into “prompt-to-code” products. Simple, efficient, and more fun.

https://www.figma.com/make/

Main Content

1. Generate from Text Prompts

No need to write a single line of CSS—just input “Help me create a login page with email, password, and login button,” and AI will automatically generate a high-fidelity interface with clickable interactions. This step allows designs to leap directly from your mind to the screen, eliminating the hassle of repeatedly building canvases.

2. Generate from Image Upload

Have existing visual materials? No problem! You can upload illustrations, logos, or photos, and AI will recognize the style and layout, turning them into components or backgrounds to quickly build visual interfaces. This serves as a bridge from “visual to prototype,” especially suitable for brand promotion and content marketing scenarios.

3. Copy Figma Design Frame and Generate

Don’t want to start from scratch? Simply copy your designed Frame into Figma Make, and AI will continue to complete the interaction logic and some layout details. This preserves the original design while adding another layer of hands-on capability, saving time and effort.

4. Support for Publishing and Online Preview

The generated content isn’t just a sketch—it can be published as a real, accessible web application.

You can preview directly in Figma Make or deploy to a custom domain.

https://money-factor-60900756.figma.site/

Figma Make integrates with Supabase backend, supporting user authentication and data storage, plus custom domain deployment. Design + prototype + publishing—this entire chain flows seamlessly.

5. Select Elements and Continue Chatting with AI for Fine-tuning

Want to optimize a button’s color, margins, or interaction effects? Select it and continue the conversation: “Change the button color to gradient purple,” “Add some hover animation.” AI will adjust according to your needs in real-time, making details more precise and further pushing prototypes toward production.

Conclusion

Figma Make acts like your AI design assistant—it can quickly generate interactive prototypes from text, images, or existing designs, deploy them live, and support real-time fine-tuning. It greatly simplifies the collaboration workflow between design and development, allowing designers to break free from static canvases and co-create real products with AI. If you’re a product manager, designer, or creative startup team, this tool is worth trying early to kickstart your accelerated journey from idea to production.

What do you think about using AI chat to generate prototypes? Do you have any small projects you’d like to try? Let me know in the comments 👇

Make Claude Code Smarter: Auto-Generate Six Spec Docs with the Specs Generator

Jul 23, 2025

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Tired of being led astray by “vibe-coding”?

This open-source tool Claude Code Specs Generator equips Claude Code with a “documentation generator” — automatically producing 6 core documents that clearly outline business, technology, architecture, and tasks, making Claude read the manual first before writing code.

Why — Why Write Specs First?

AI ≠ Mind Reading When context is messy, Claude often “takes liberties” rewriting dependencies or reinventing the wheel. Amazon’s Kiro IDE solved the same pain point with “Spec-Driven Development”, and practice proves: generating specs first, then code, dramatically reduces error rates.
Team Collaboration Saves 30% Communication Costs Unified product.md, tech.md, structure.md allow newcomers to complete code orientation in 10 minutes, reducing verbal handoffs.
Claude Reasoning More Accurate Include these 6 documents in CLAUDE.md, and AI loads them with every response, avoiding “memory gaps”.

How — How Does It Work?

1️⃣ Generate 6 Structured Files

Category	Specific Files	Purpose
Steering	product.md / tech.md / structure.md	Business goals, tech stack, directory standards
Specs	design.md / requirements.md / tasks.md	Architecture design, user stories, development tasks

System analyzes your repository & documentation, one-click /specs-create auto-generates everything.

2️⃣ Three Commands, Iterative Loop

/specs-create Initial spec creation
/specs-init Refresh context (auto /clear → /init)
/refresh-specs Incremental updates based on recent git commits

3️⃣ Seamless Integration with Claude Code

After specs are written, the generator writes file paths into CLAUDE.md. Next time you type @claude fix tests in terminal, Claude will reference the latest specs for execution.

What — What Can You Do With It?

New Project From Zero to One Pull an empty repository, run /specs-create, instantly get “product-tech-structure” three direction documents, then iterate design and tasks.
Legacy Project Governance Wrote lots of code and want to add documentation? Same one-click approach. The generator scans existing PRD/TODO files and merges content.
Continuous Delivery Trigger /refresh-specs CI script with every PR, letting specs evolve alongside code.

Quick Start

Installation
Terminal window
```
npx @kellemar/claude-code-specs-generator
```
- No global installation needed, creates .claude/ and specs/ directories in current project after execution.
One-Click Spec Generation
Terminal window
```
/specs-create
```
Parses code and old documentation, auto-generates 6 Markdown files and updates CLAUDE.md.
Load Context
Terminal window
```
/specs-init
```
Essentially /clear → /init combination, ensuring Claude carries latest Specs in every round.

After setup, your project will include:

your-project/
├── .claude/
│   └── steering/
│       ├── product.md      # Product vision and business goals
│       ├── tech.md         # Technology stack and constraints
│       └── structure.md    # Code organization patterns
├── specs/
│   ├── design.md          # Technical architecture
│   ├── requirements.md    # User stories and acceptance criteria
│   └── tasks.md          # Current development tasks
└── CLAUDE.md             # Updated with document references

Conclusion

Specs Generator = “Kiro-flavored” Free Plugin No need to switch to a new IDE, you can enjoy the security of spec-driven development in your existing Claude Code workflow. Try /npx @kellemar/claude-code-specs-generator now, and let both AI and humans take fewer detours!

🤔 Would you add it to your own project? Leave a comment and share which step you’d most like to automate!

(Next article we’ll break down how to turn Specs into Mermaid diagrams, stay tuned!)

AI Era: Software Engineers' Core Competency is Managing Software Projects

Jul 22, 2025

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💥Introduction: When “Tech Gurus” Are No Longer Popular

Remember that era? As long as you could write code, handle system architecture, dominate LeetCode, and shine with technical prowess, you could walk tall. But AI came, and everything changed.

Today, someone who barely codes can piece together an App with ChatGPT; a newcomer can write automation scripts with Claude, even running tests on the side.

At this point, you might wonder: “What value do we engineers actually have?”

Actually, the answer is clear:

In the AI era, truly valuable skills aren’t technical details, but management capabilities.

Not traditional “team leading,” but broad engineering management capabilities— how to define objectives, organize information, decompose tasks, coordinate AI and humans, evaluate outcomes, and adjust timely.

🧠Part One: In the Allocation Economy Era, Everyone is a “Manager”

Dan Shipper proposed a very interesting concept:

We’re transitioning from the “knowledge economy” to the “allocation economy” era.

Previously, competition was about who mastered more skills; Now, it’s about who can better allocate AI, information, and resources.

This isn’t empty talk, but your real daily experience working with AI:

How do you clearly explain tasks so AI understands you?
How do you break complex requirements into pieces for different tools to handle efficiently?
How do you select models, set prompts, and evaluate result quality?
When do you let AI run autonomously, and when should you intervene with details?

Sound familiar? Isn’t this exactly a “manager’s” daily work?

Most importantly:

AI has lowered management barriers, allowing everyone to be a project owner.

🛠 Part Two: What Are the Most Valuable Core Skills for the Future?

Based on Dan Shipper’s observations and hands-on practice, the scarcest future skills include:

Information organization and problem articulation: Not about knowing more, but expressing problems clearly.
Resource scheduling and task decomposition: Assigning tasks to appropriate people/AI and coordinating outputs.
Judgment and result evaluation capabilities: Is this work good? Is it trustworthy?
Vision setting and goal driving: Telling AI and teams “where we’re going.”

More bluntly:

You need to learn to “run a company” with AI, not “write code” yourself.

🔁 Part Three: Generalist Value Returns, Small Teams Are the Future

Another huge change AI brings is making “generalists” more valuable.

In Dan’s team of 15 people, everyone wears multiple hats:

One person can code, design, and handle operations;
A project can go from 0 to launch with just 2-3 people;
AI becomes “expert patches,” helping generalists quickly reach standards in various fields.

You no longer need a decade-deep specialist for every position. Instead, you need people with big picture thinking + hands-on ability + AI collaboration skills.

Future companies might resemble today’s startup small teams:

Everyone can lead projects, everyone can collaborate with AI for production, everyone has a “managerial mindset”.

🚀Conclusion: AI Isn’t a Silver Bullet, Real Capabilities Are Trump Cards

Yes, AI is powerful, but it’s not divine. It can’t set objectives for you or judge truly valuable directions.

Future software engineers won’t just be “code writers” or just architecture-savvy “tech gurus.”

They’ll be:

“Engineering managers” who can orchestrate tools, evaluate outcomes, decompose problems, and drive progress.

So instead of grinding new models and frameworks, consider:

Have you truly mastered the management skills of “allocating AI capabilities”?

📌 What’s your take? Do you have similar transformation experiences, or are you feeling “AI taking jobs” anxiety? Welcome to share your understanding of future engineer capability models!

Stop Being an 'Architecture Guru' - AI Era Engineers' Next Stop: Engineering Manager

Jul 22, 2025

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Introduction

AI writes code increasingly like cheating, yet deployed projects still crash frequently. If delivery still drags and incidents still explode, your “fancy architecture” is just PowerPoint. The real scarcity was never code, but engineering, quality, security, and management.

Have you been stabbed by these scenarios?

Code generated instantly, testing and regression stuck for two weeks
Model answers “roughly right,” product manager chases asking “does it work or not?”
Launch day CPU spikes red, work orders queue up

Without upgrading your engineering governance capabilities, AI will actually amplify team chaos.

Think about it: If 80% of code is handled by AI tomorrow, what’s left of your core value?

Quick Overview

AI isn’t a silver bullet: Automation ≠ reliable delivery
Engineering rules: Process, quality, risk are the barriers
Management advancement: Communication, coordination, decision-making harder than coding
Growth path: From “tech guru” to “engineering manager”

AI Isn’t a Silver Bullet

“Just let AI write it” is the biggest misconception. Model-generated code looks perfect but often buries “edge case bugs.” Quality, maintainability, dependency upgrades… AI can’t make final calls.

The problem isn’t algorithms, but lack of engineering safeguards. CI/CD, test cases, gradual rollout strategies - these “old tasks” have become hard requirements in the AI era.

Engineering Rules

Launch is the real report card. Stability = SLA × Observability × Drills. Set “30 days zero incidents post-deployment” as KPI, and your technical decisions become more practical.

Establish quality gates: Unit > Integration > Acceptance
Introduce error budgets: Make product and ops share risk costs
Weekly Post-Mortem: Write incident reviews into Playbook

Imagine: Does your team have clear “rollback scripts”? Tell me in comments~

Management Advancement

Experts aren’t those who write fast themselves, but who make ten people write fast and correctly. After AI helps with code generation, coordination, prioritization, resource scheduling immediately surface.

Communication: Translate business objectives → technical tasks
Coordination: Break down milestones, lock critical paths
Decision-making: Bug vs. Feature? Look at data, not arguments

Growth Path

Stage	Key Capability	Tools/Methods
Support Phase	Process Guardian	Git Flow / Code Review
Team Lead Phase	Quality Driven	Test Pyramid / CI Green Light
Operations Phase	Risk Governance	SLA / SLO / Error Budget
Strategic Phase	Organizational Design	OKR / Budget / Hiring

Don’t just grind new frameworks, be more of an “engineering coach”. AI can write functions, but can’t write culture and systems.

Conclusion

AI accelerated coding but also exposed engineering shortcomings. Next-generation software engineers = Engineering + Quality + Management + AI.

Look back at your project board tonight:

Are there red lights in the delivery chain?
Who’s covering risks?
Are processes traceable?

Found this article inspiring? Give it a thumbs up ➕ share, let yourself, colleagues, and company teams upgrade together!

What do you think about the “engineering manager” path? Chat about your confusions or experiences in the comments, I’ll reply to all!

C.O.D.E.S Practical Guide: Efficiently Launching a Product Website with AI

Jul 22, 2025

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From 0 to live website launch with just one lightweight collaboration cycle

When teams want to quickly launch a product/service website, do you often encounter these problems:

Content writing delays? Inconsistent design styles? Development bottlenecks?
AI can help, but collaboration is too casual, efficiency doesn’t improve, actually becomes more chaotic
One-time-use prompts that can’t be reused, results can’t be explained
No clear documentation, testing, and knowledge assets left behind, next time have to start from scratch

To solve these problems, we’ve developed an efficient, lightweight, replicable human-AI collaboration cycle — C.O.D.E.S.

What is C.O.D.E.S?

C.O.D.E.S is a five-stage collaboration loop that allows teams to naturally embed AI in daily tasks, ultimately achieving a controllable process from inspiration → Prompt → execution → sharing.

Abbreviation	Meaning	Goal
C	Collaborate	Multi-person co-creation of prompts, traceable and rhythmic
O	Optimize	Gradually refine prompts, transparent model selection
D	Document	Auto/manual combination, leaving complete knowledge and context
E	Evaluate	AI output auto-detection + security verification + cost assessment
S	Share	Templates, scripts, experience deposited in repo, reusable and trainable

Practical Case: Launch Website Landing Page in One Week

Background Task: Company’s new product preparing to launch, need to complete landing page in 5 days, including positioning copy, product introduction, page structure, deployment. PM + Design + Frontend form temporary squad.

C｜Collaborate

Co-write prompts, sync objectives, unify direction

PM establishes collaboration page, team co-writes copy generation prompt:

“Please generate a main website tagline based on our product’s three core selling points, style should be concise and memorable, suitable for B2B scenarios.”
Use ChatGPT / Gemini / Claude and other multi-model parallel experiments, generate multiple draft versions.
Leave traces in chat tools for discussion: Designer selects tone → Frontend plans page modules → Copy finalized.

O｜Optimize

From “usable” to “good to use”, gradually refine process

Prompt evolves from verbose and messy to clear structured format (including role, objectives, tone elements).
Compare different models’ performance in Chinese slogan generation, record in Notion.
When “copy repetition” problem appears, write post-processing script for auto-deduplication.

D｜Document

Leave reusable prompts and context

Frontend notes in PR “homepage hero copy generated by AI”, attach prompt link.
Auto-generate page component API documentation + usage instructions.
Archive all effective prompts and input/output samples into “Prompt Template Library”.

E｜Evaluate

Not just looking at “write fast”, focus more on effectiveness and risk

Manual content review: Does it match product positioning? Contains bias or vague statements?
Use automated testing tools to check UI style consistency, page loading performance.
Compare deployment costs to different CDNs, choose optimal solution.
Set “sandbox verification” process, ensure new pages don’t affect existing website structure.

S｜Share

Knowledge asset precipitation, transform into organizational capability

In Friday lightning sharing, PM demonstrated entire process from co-creating prompts to launch.
Write this project’s prompts + component code + acceptance checklist into internal Wiki.
Designer packages visual module components into team UI Kit for direct reuse next time.
Next project startup, team reused 60%+ content.

Original Problem	C.O.D.E.S Changes
Copy collaboration messy, high alignment costs	Prompt co-creation + traceability + review → clear rhythm
Starting from scratch each website	Templates + Prompt library + component repo → replicable
Uncontrollable AI output quality	Multi-model comparison + human review + auto-testing → predictable
Task completed but no precipitation	Leave docs + data + experience → become organizational assets

✅ Step 1: Use AI to co-create a small task

For example: Write a Landing Page main visual slogan + description copy → Run through C.O.D.E.S process once, precipitate prompts and documentation

✅ Step 2: Choose a 5-day deliverable project to run MVP cycle

For example: Launch a product feature page, prepare an event website → From collaboration, optimization, traceability to evaluation, reuse

✅ Step 3: Establish 30-day rhythm mechanism

Evaluate whether product/service has metric growth → decide to stop or move to operations

How to Evaluate Implementation Effectiveness?

Metric Name	Description
Collaboration Visibility	How many prompts are traced in public channels/tools
Prompt Round Stability	Average iteration count (lower means clearer)
Documentation Freshness	Percentage of docs updated in last 30 days
AI Testing Pass Rate	Proportion of auto-generated content passing tests on first try

Final Words

C.O.D.E.S isn’t just a framework, but a working rhythm for efficient human+AI co-creation. It doesn’t require major process changes, just “lightweight embedding” to gain:

✅ Faster results ✅ More stable processes ✅ Precipitated knowledge ✅ Team growth

Next time you need to launch a landing page, feature page, or event page, don’t start from 0 again, let C.O.D.E.S become your squad’s battle script 💡

📩 Welcome to leave comments about AI’s practical scenarios and views in daily work

StageWise: Visually Prompt Your Dev Agent on Localhost

Jul 22, 2025

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Startup AI Deployment Practical Guide: From Training to Impact, Step by Step!

Jul 22, 2025

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In recent years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a wave of enterprise transformation. Companies across industries have announced “AI-first” strategies, integrating AI into daily operations. As a hedge fund CEO said, not using AI is like refusing to use the internet in 1995 - these tools can instantly make people smarter and more efficient. Many leading companies have already taken action: Companies like Shopify have even made using AI a hard performance requirement, requiring employees to prove AI cannot handle a task before requesting new resources, and prioritizing AI exploration in project prototype phases. Duolingo also announced in a company-wide letter its complete transformation into an “AI-first” company, developing 148 new courses through AI in less than a year, exceeding the total of the past 12 years combined! Clearly, skillful AI use can bring 10x to 100x efficiency improvements. For startups, how to catch this wave and truly implement AI in team work is a key issue related to efficiency and competitiveness. This article combines industry best practices to provide startups with a practical guide for gradually implementing AI training and application deployment.

Step One: Leadership Leads by Example, Creating AI-First Culture

To successfully drive AI implementation, executive commitment and participation are crucial. CEOs and founding teams must lead by example, personally experiencing and daily using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude. If leaders themselves use AI daily and find it “cool,” the entire company often follows quickly. This isn’t exaggeration: observations show that whether CEOs actively use AI is the primary predictor of successful enterprise AI implementation. Companies with CEO-driven initiatives see more employee enthusiasm for trying AI and easier innovation culture formation.

Leadership should clearly communicate “AI-first” strategic commitment to all employees. For example, Shopify CEO’s internal memo stated bluntly: “Instinctively using AI is now a basic expectation for everyone”. This letter wasn’t generic encouragement but elevated AI application to strategic and institutional heights, requiring everyone from CEO to all employees to integrate AI into work without exception. Leaders can follow similar approaches, issuing company-wide letters or declaring AI strategy in all-hands meetings, writing “try AI before asking for human help” into company culture guidelines and performance evaluations. Importantly, leadership must truly invest, deeply understanding AI’s potential and limitations rather than treating it merely as an IT department matter. Only when leadership has proper awareness and leads by example can they set examples for the entire company and create an organizational atmosphere embracing AI.

Step Two: Survey Current State, Identify AI Application Scenarios

After establishing commitment, the next step is finding the most suitable entry points for introducing AI into team work. Startups can conduct internal surveys or brainstorming sessions to inventory repetitive, tedious, time-consuming tasks across positions and business processes. For example, does customer service frequently answer repetitive questions? Does the marketing team need extensive copywriting? Do developers perform repetitive code reviews? These areas could all benefit from AI efficiency improvements. Many AI consulting advisors entering enterprises interview various teams about workflow processes, identify pain points that AI can optimize, then form briefings with solution approaches for management feedback. When startup teams are small, founders or designated “AI leaders” can personally lead this process, mapping AI applications: listing short-term AI use cases to try and long-term projects to explore.

Based on this, establish an internal knowledge base to accumulate these survey results and potential use cases. For instance, compile collected cases and operation guides into documents, or even build a simple internal chatbot where employees can ask “How do we use AI to accelerate XX tasks?” and get answers. This resembles consultation advisors’ interview material retrieval bots built for clients, helping employees self-explore AI opportunities. Through such knowledge bases, team members encountering problems in daily work can conveniently search for AI solutions, gradually forming “ask AI first” habits.

Step Three: Customized Training, Comprehensively Improve Team AI Skills

After determining application scenarios, teams need systematic AI skills training. Surveys show nearly half of employees want formal AI training and consider it the best way to improve AI adoption rates. Startups can create targeted training plans based on each position’s needs. AI is general-purpose technology with vastly different applications across functions. Therefore training must align with business: let marketing personnel learn generative AI copywriting, customer service learn conversational model customer responses, product and technical teams learn AI-assisted coding and prototype design.

Practice proves small-step-quick-run training is more effective. A 4-week training sprint can be arranged: using 1 hour weekly for training or workshops over four consecutive weeks covering key skills. Each session focuses on one theme like “AI writing techniques,” “Prompt construction skills,” “Using AI for data analysis,” allowing employees to gradually digest and absorb. Between training intervals, encourage learners to practice in actual work, applying learning to current tasks and sharing feedback at next training. To ensure training unifies knowledge and action, managers should design job-relevant exercises for each employee. For example, prepare simulated customer Q&A prompts for sales personnel, provide AI resume screening demonstrations for HR. Such customized scenario practice helps employees genuinely experience AI’s help with their work, improving learning interest and usage intention.

Worth noting, training should teach not just “how to use” but also help teams understand AI limitations and best practices, managing expectations. Current AI models aren’t omnipotent and still have errors and imperfections. If unrealistic high expectations are placed on AI, disappointment and abandonment may occur when encountering setbacks. Therefore training should introduce AI-suitable task types, common errors and countermeasures, helping employees establish correct mindset: treat AI as a powerful assistant, not a perfect magic wand. When employees master skills while maintaining rational expectations, AI tools can truly integrate long-term into their daily work.

Within teams, there often exists different acceptance levels for new technology - roughly 10% of employees are extremely enthusiastic about trying AI, 10% may resist or oppose, while the remaining 80% mainly observe - if someone guides them to use it in their work, they’re willing to try. Startups should fully leverage the power of the front 10% “AI geek” employees, making them internal AI pioneers and demonstrators.

Specific measures include:

Designate AI champions or mentors: Select “AI champions” from employees enthusiastic about exploring AI to serve as mentors in teams, ready to answer colleagues’ questions about AI tools and share usage techniques. This gives pioneers honor and responsibility while providing nearby learning examples for others.
Establish sharing mechanisms: Regularly organize AI experience sharing sessions. Weekly online or offline sharing where employees showcase AI-completed work cases, problems encountered, and solution insights. Such “weekly prompt shows” let colleagues from different positions learn from each other and spark new creative ideas.
Internal communication channels: Build company internal AI exchange platforms like Slack channels, WeChat groups, encouraging employees to discuss AI discoveries and applications anytime. From companies like Shopify’s experience, providing abundant AI tools and encouraging sharing success and failure cases in internal channels helps create supportive learning atmospheres. When people see colleagues using AI to solve actual problems, they’re more motivated to try themselves.
Experience libraries and prompt libraries: Collect and organize employee-shared excellent use cases and prompts into AI experience libraries or prompt handbooks. This way newcomers or temporarily idea-less employees can reference others’ successful cases, lowering exploration barriers. Transform early users’ exploration results into company-wide reusable processes and templates, avoiding detours and achieving quick results.

Through above methods, transform scattered personal exploration into company-wide collective learning. By providing platforms and rewards for AI pioneers, letting them stand out, the entire organization’s learning and innovation will automatically spread. This is one secret to advancing AI implementation: let internal innovation sparks create prairie fire.

Step Five: Establish Incentive Mechanisms, Normalize AI Applications

To prevent AI applications from being flash-in-the-pan phenomena, they must be integrated into daily work assessment and incentive mechanisms, forming continuous improvement loops. As experts point out, relying solely on harsh notices to drive change is high-risk unless accompanied by training, tools, and management support, otherwise it easily becomes formalistic. Therefore, companies need institutional safeguards for AI implementation.

Performance evaluation and goal binding: Incorporating AI usage into employee performance indicators is directly effective. For example, examining whether employees used AI tools when completing tasks, usage frequency and incremental value created; teams needing additional staff or budget must prove they’ve fully utilized AI for efficiency improvements. This mechanism sends clear signals: AI application isn’t optional but work’s new normal and basic requirement. Of course, setting indicators should be reasonable, guidance-focused, avoiding excessive pressure causing resentment. The key is making employees realize skillful AI use will positively impact personal development and team performance.

Data tracking and rankings: Following hedge fund Walleye’s approach, establish AI usage dashboards or leaderboards. For example, track each team or individual’s ChatGPT tool usage frequency, even evaluate AI-assisted task completion quantities. Regularly (weekly or monthly) publish this data, recognizing employees with significant progress or good prompt sharing in company-wide emails. This transparency creates “friendly competition” atmosphere on one hand, encouraging everyone to learn AI competitively; on the other hand, it lets management grasp real-time AI implementation across departments, timely discovering obstacles and highlights.

Reward early adopters: Give rewards and recognition to employees actively embracing AI with significant results. For example, material rewards, promotion considerations, or inviting them to share experiences in broader ranges. Walleye even linked AI adoption to rewards, using leaderboards and reward mechanisms to encourage fastest learners, making AI application truly “Mandatory, not optional” internally. Startups can design localized incentives like monthly “AI Innovation Awards,” commending teams with significant cost savings or efficiency improvements.

Integrate results into business objectives: Include AI-related task indicators in OKRs or quarterly goals, like “automate X processes using AI this quarter,” “increase team per-capita customer request processing by Y% (with AI tools).” This drives business leaders to actively consider using AI for business improvements. When setting these goals, consider employee willingness and feedback, ensuring goals balance feasibility and challenge.

Through systems and incentives, transform employee AI use from one-time activities to long-term habits. Only when everyone realizes the company continuously cares about and rewards AI application effectiveness will AI truly integrate into organizational DNA, becoming a natural component of daily work. Once this positive cycle begins, team AI maturity will increasingly improve, with benefits gradually manifesting and amplifying.

Step Six: Deep AI Tool Integration, Optimize Business Processes

After training and culture are established, the key is deeply integrating AI into company daily business processes, achieving real efficiency leaps. McKinsey research shows employees consider seamlessly integrating AI into existing workflows as an important factor promoting daily use (45% of employees hold this view). Startups should examine core processes, exploring how to redesign these processes using AI to achieve higher output with less human input.

Examples include customer service automation, meeting transcription and knowledge management, internal information search, development process integration, and data analysis for decision-making. Through these measures, startups can let existing personnel achieve multiplied effectiveness with AI without significantly increasing headcount. Once AI integrates into main business processes, many previously “impossible tasks” become possible.

Conclusion: Continuous Learning, Embracing the Future

Successfully implementing AI training and applications in a startup isn’t accomplished overnight but requires continuous learning and iteration. This transformation involves technology, processes, and culture, requiring executive commitment, full participation, and patient refinement. The good news is most successful practices show AI implementation mainly brings efficiency improvements and capability expansion rather than large-scale layoffs. The AI era curtain has just opened. The earlier teams master this “efficiency key,” the more opportunities startups have to stand out in fierce competition. Instead of watching, take action; let AI work for you, do more and better - the future is here, start now!

References:

RichChat, “Embrace or Eliminate? Discussing Shopify CEO’s Internal Letter Mandating Company-wide AI Learning”
RichChat, “AI-First Transformation Wave: From Shopify to Duolingo and Box, What Do AI-First Organizations Look Like?”
Stuart Willson, LinkedIn post: “How Walleye Capital leveraged AI for $10B AUM”
Dan Shipper podcast interview, “At This $10B Hedge Fund, Using AI Just Became Mandatory” transcript
McKinsey “AI in the workplace: A report for 2025”
Lenny’s Newsletter podcast interview, “The AI-native startup: … | Dan Shipper” summary

Claude Code + Kimi K2: The 1‑Line Env Hack for AI Coding

Jul 22, 2025

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This article shows you how to use one environment variable to replace Claude Code in your terminal with Moonshot’s Kimi K2 — cheap, fast, and no need to “climb mountains”. Here’s the quick conclusion first, followed by step-by-step details that you can copy and follow.

Summary

Claude Code’s Agent workflow is incredibly satisfying, but by default it only connects to Anthropic’s official models, which is expensive and has network issues.
Kimi K2 publicly provides Anthropic-compatible API, starting at 0.02 yuan per 1k tokens, about an order of magnitude cheaper than the official version; long context and coding capabilities are also solid.
Just apply for a Moonshot API Key in advance and fill in ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN and ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL, and Claude Code will treat K2 as the “genuine Claude” without needing to modify source code or use proxies.

1 | Prerequisites

Required Software	Minimum Version
Node.js	18+
npm	8+
Git	2.20+

Verify with node -v in terminal. If below 18, please upgrade to LTS version.

Then install Claude Code globally:

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
claude --version    # If you can see the version number, you're good

2 | Get Kimi K2 API Key

Visit Moonshot Console https://platform.moonshot.cn/console/api-keys, create a new Key (prefix sk-).

Copy and save it securely, as you won’t be able to view it again.

3 | One-Line Environment Variable Setup

Linux / macOS

export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=sk-your-key
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.moonshot.cn/anthropic
claude            # Now all requests go through Kimi K2

Windows CMD

set ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=sk-your-key
set ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api.moonshot.cn/anthropic
claude

TIP: For permanent effect, add the two export/set commands to ~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc, or “System Environment Variables”.

4 | Verify It’s Working

Open a new terminal and run claude, then ask:

/status

If you see Anthropic Base URL: https://api.moonshot.cn/anthropic, it means you’re connected to K2. You can also have it write some code, and you’ll notice significant improvements in speed and cost.

Regularly check the Moonshot console to monitor K2 usage and costs.

5 | Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Symptom	Solution
”401 Unauthorized” error	Confirm that `ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN` has the `sk-` prefix and hasn’t expired.
Prompt to login to Anthropic	Add `export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=NOT_NEEDED` to bypass the check.
Want to temporarily switch back to official Claude	`unset ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL`; set it back to reconnect to K2.
Proxy software conflicts	If you have proxy scripts running locally (like `kimi-cc`), ensure ports aren’t conflicting, or switch to the official direct connection method above.

6 | Cost & Performance Analysis

Moonshot K2: Input 1k tokens 0.02 yuan, output 0.06 yuan; at least 10× cheaper than official Claude Opus.
In practice, writing a small web game costs ≈ 0.6 yuan, truly “1 yuan outsourcing”.

7 | One-Line Summary

Turn the pain points of “expensive + network issues” into the sweet spot of “cost-effective + direct connection” — just two environment variables, and Claude Code instantly switches to Kimi K2, upgrading your terminal to a domestic large model engine.

Have fun, and don’t forget to type :set language zh in claude to make the AI speak Chinese too; more new tricks in the comments!

Grok CLI: Enable Grok API into Terminal

Jul 22, 2025

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Introduction

In today’s era, the command line interface (CLI) remains an indispensable tool for many developers and system administrators. What would happen if we combined powerful artificial intelligence (AI) with CLI?

Today, we’ll introduce an open-source tool called Grok CLI, which can directly integrate the powerful capabilities of xAI’s Grok large model into your terminal, allowing you to complete various complex tasks through natural language.

What is Grok CLI?

Grok CLI is an open-source AI agent that brings Grok’s powerful capabilities directly to your terminal. It’s not just a simple chatbot, but an intelligent assistant that can understand your intentions and intelligently call various tools to complete tasks.

You can issue commands to Grok CLI using natural language just like talking to a real person, for example:

“Help me see what’s in the package.json file”
“Create a new file called hello.js and write a simple console.log”
“Find all TypeScript files in the src directory”
“Replace oldFunction with newFunction in all JS files”
“Run tests and tell me the results”

Grok CLI will automatically analyze your instructions and choose the most appropriate tools to execute, such as viewing files, creating files, editing files, executing shell commands, etc.

Key Features

🤖 Conversational AI: Natural language interface powered by Grok-3.
📝 Smart File Operations: AI automatically uses tools to view, create, and edit files.
⚡ Bash Integration: Execute shell commands through natural language conversations.
🔧 Automatic Tool Selection: AI intelligently selects appropriate tools for your requests.
💬 Interactive User Interface: Beautiful terminal interface built with Ink.
🌍 Global Installation: Install and use anywhere via npm i -g @vibe-kit/grok-cli.

How to Install and Use?

Installation

First, you need to ensure that Node.js 16+ is installed on your computer and that you have a Grok API key from x.ai.

Then, install globally with the following command:

npm install -g @vibe-kit/grok-cli

Setting up API Key

You can set your Grok API key in one of three ways:

Environment Variable:
Terminal window
```
export GROK_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
```

.env File:

cp .env.example .env
# Edit the .env file and add your API key

Command Line Flag:
Terminal window
```
grok --api-key your_api_key_here
```

Usage

After setting up the API key, you can start using it!

Simply type grok in the terminal to start the conversational AI assistant:

grok

You can also specify a working directory with the -d parameter:

grok -d /path/to/project

Custom Instructions

Grok CLI also supports custom instructions, allowing you to “train” Grok’s behavior according to your project’s specific situation.

You just need to create a .grok/GROK.md file in your project directory and add your custom instructions. For example:

# Custom Instructions for Grok CLI

Always use TypeScript for any new code files.
When creating React components,
use functional components with hooks.
Prefer const assertions and explicit
typing over inference where it improves clarity.
Always add JSDoc comments for public
functions and interfaces.
Follow the existing code style and patterns in this
project.

Grok CLI will automatically load and follow these instructions, making your AI assistant more aligned with your project needs.

Summary

Grok CLI perfectly combines the powerful capabilities of AI with the efficiency and convenience of CLI, providing developers and system administrators with a completely new way of working. It can not only greatly improve your work efficiency but also allow you to interact with your computer in a more natural and intuitive way.

If you’re interested in Grok CLI, visit its GitHub repository - https://github.com/superagent-ai/grok-cli to learn more and try it out yourself!

Claude Code Templates: One-Click Setup & Real-Time Monitoring for Your Claude Code

Jul 21, 2025

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claude-code-templates is an open-source CLI tool created by developer Daniel Avila (davila7), designed to help developers quickly configure and monitor Claude Code. It can generate project configurations with one click, analyze existing settings, and display runtime status in real-time, making it perfect for use with Claude Code .

Feature Highlights

1️⃣ Rapid Project Initialization

Supports JavaScript/TS (including React, Vue, Angular, Node.js), Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), and generic templates. Other languages like Go and Rust are coming soon .
Supports interactive startup and can also achieve one-click configuration through parameters like --language, --framework, --yes, --dry-run, --directory .
Installation command: npx claude-code-templates@latest, no global installation required. Can also be installed globally: npm install -g claude-code-templates .

npx claude-code-templates@latest

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     🚀 Setup Claude Code for any project language 🚀
🚀 Welcome to Claude Code Templates!

? What would you like to do? (Use arrow keys)
❯ 📊 Analytics Dashboard - Monitor your Claude Code usage and sessions
  🔍 Health Check - Verify your Claude Code setup and configuration
  ⚙️ Project Setup - Configure Claude Code for your project

2️⃣ Real-Time Analytics Dashboard

Launch command --analytics, opens local dashboard (default http://localhost:3333), displaying Claude session count, token usage, session history, project activity, etc.
Supports CSV/JSON export, runs completely locally with no data leakage .
Reddit users comment: “Real-time monitoring … runs completely local (localhost:3333)… Token usage insights have been eye-opening!” .

3️⃣ Comprehensive Health Check

Use --health-check to verify system environment, Node.js version, network connectivity, Claude Code configuration, hooks, MCP, etc., providing visual check results and recommendations .

4️⃣ Analyze Commands, Hooks & MCP

Deep analysis can be performed through the following commands:

npx claude-code-templates --commands-stats
npx claude-code-templates --hooks-stats
npx claude-code-templates --mcps-stats

Commands output command file statistics, hook enable status, MCP service status, AI optimization suggestions, etc. .

5️⃣ Security & Rollback Protection

Supports dry-run mode to preview operations, automatically backs up existing configurations, prompts for confirmation before changes, and can be canceled at any time. --yes can skip prompts for automatic execution .

📦 Installation & Usage Guide

Quick Installation Setup

npm install -g claude-code-templates
npx claude-code-templates

Enter target project path, complete configuration in one step.

Non-Interactive Usage Example

npx claude-code-templates \
  --language javascript-typescript \
  --framework react \
  --yes

For Python + Django, use similarly: --language python --framework django --yes .

Run Dashboard

npx claude-code-templates --analytics

Check System Status

npx claude-code-templates --health-check

Command & MCP & Hook Analysis

npx claude-code-templates --commands-stats
npx claude-code-templates --hooks-stats
npx claude-code-templates --mcps-stats

✅ Why Use It?

Time and effort saving: What previously required manual configuration of .claude/, CLAUDE.md, commands, MCP, hooks, now takes just seconds.
Real-time visualization: Analytics Dashboard provides clear session monitoring and token usage at a glance.
Standards + Security: Automatic backup + dry-run + confirmation mechanism ensures project configuration safety.
Optimization suggestions: Command analysis and hook/MCP stats help you optimize and form best practices.

🧠 Community Feedback

Reddit users praise its Dashboard functionality:

“Real-time monitoring of all Claude Code sessions… Token usage charts and project activity breakdown… runs completely local” .

The community is also hotly discussing new feature requests, such as support for SwiftUI project templates .

Additionally, the author just launched an online template preview page where users can browse templates through the web, copy installation commands, and contribute their own templates to the community .

🚀 Summary & Outlook

claude-code-templates is summed up in one sentence: Make Claude Code “ready-to-use, monitorable, and optimizable.” Suitable for teams or individuals who pursue efficient development workflows, like dashboard views, and value configuration security. Next, the project will support more languages/frameworks like Go and Rust, and open up online community template submission portals to build the ecosystem together.

Hope this article helps you quickly understand and get started with claude-code-templates, making your Claude Code development more relaxed, visual, and professional. Open your terminal and try:

npx claude-code-templates --analytics

Start a smarter development journey ✨

Daily Journal - 2025-07-21

Jul 21, 2025

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Avalanche Card

An Avalanche physical card 💳 that can be processed with domestic ID. Not only 0 monthly fee, 0 card production fee, 0 shipping fee, but also allows global Visa payments with AVAX/USDC/USDT. International card transactions only charge 1% handling fee. From downloading the App → instant KYC approval → applying for physical card → arriving at forwarding warehouse in a few days.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Ih3YdJkkeGlAjw9cELNNoA

iFAST Global Bank (iGB) Card

iFAST Global Bank (iGB) UK debit card 💳, requires UK address, first card is free.

Currently, there is no separate entrance in the iFAST Global Bank mobile app. Only users who have applied to join the beta test can apply for a physical card.

https://www.ifastgb.com/tellafriend/chaod1702

VibeTunnel: Turn Any Browser into Your Mac Terminal & Code Anywhere

Jul 18, 2025

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After installing VibeTunnel on a Mac, you can directly open, view, input, and even simultaneously run multiple terminal sessions in PC, mobile, and tablet browsers—without needing local SSH installation, port mapping, or other complex configurations. It truly achieves “computer runs at home, but you can code from your phone” .

Why Do You Need VibeTunnel?

Remote Monitoring & Operations: Check build logs or monitor AI Agent status while on the go, without needing VPN or VNC connections .
Team Collaboration: Share terminal access with colleagues through browsers, eliminating security risks from shared accounts or complex SSH tunnels .
Vibe Coding: Mac, iPad, or even an old Android phone can instantly “take control” of your local shell, enabling true code-anywhere capability .

Core Features

Feature	Description
🖥 Browser as Terminal	Based on xterm.js + Node backend, real-time output rendering with ANSI colors and scroll buffer, no SSH required
⚡ Zero Configuration	Click menu bar icon to start after installation, localhost default allows only self-access for security and convenience
🤖 AI-Agent Friendly	Dynamic titles show “Thinking / Crafting” status for Claude/Gemini commands, perfect for monitoring long-running tasks remotely
🔒 Multi-layer Authentication	Five authentication modes including local accounts, SSH keys, environment variables, passwords, or tokens, works with Tailscale/ngrok for public exposure
📱 Cross-platform Access	Web interface adapts to mobile devices; official iOS client and Tauri desktop app coming soon
🎥 Session Recording	Automatically saves in asciinema format for playback or generating demo GIFs

Quick Start

1⃣ Installation

macOS Native App (Recommended)
Terminal window
```
brew install --cask vibetunnel
```
Apple Silicon only, installs with vt command symlinked to /usr/local/bin .
npm Cross-platform Package For servers, Docker, or Intel Mac: npm i -g vibetunnel, requires Node 20+ .

2⃣ Launch

vt --shell       # Open interactive shell in browser
vt npm test      # Forward any command in real-time

vt actually calls vibetunnel fwd and can parse aliases from your .zshrc/.bashrc, making shortcuts like gs=git status directly available .

3⃣ Three Ways for Remote Access

Tailscale: Most recommended, creates end-to-end encrypted private VPN, just remember my-mac.tailnet.ts.net:4020 to connect anytime .
ngrok: One-click HTTPS public address, perfect for temporary sharing with external partners .
LAN / Cloudflare Tunnel: Open 0.0.0.0:4020 directly in trusted networks, or use cloudflared for temporary domains .

Usage Scenarios

🚄 Check CI logs on iPad while on high-speed rail, trigger next build step remotely when tasks complete.
🧑‍💻 Remote pair coding, let colleagues help debug production issues directly in their browsers.
📟 Turn old phones into “dashboards” for real-time monitoring of Claude or Gemini output streams.

Latest Updates

UI Overhaul: Beta 11 introduces modern color schemes and collapsible sidebar, full-screen command input even on phones .
Performance & Stability: Beta 12 fixes SSH Agent, Linux installation, and welcome page lag issues for smoother experience .
Project Activity: Over 2.8k commits and 140k lines of code in just one month, impressive iteration speed .
Behind the Scenes: Amazingly built in a 24-hour hackathon using Claude Code + coffee!

Comparison with Traditional Web Terminals

Feature	VibeTunnel	ttyd / gotty
Dynamic Title / Agent Status	✅	❌
Native macOS Menu Bar	✅	❌
Session Recording	✅ asciinema	❌
Multi-auth + Tailscale	✅	Partial Support
iOS / Tauri Client	In Progress	No Official Solution

Usage Tips

Security First: Always enable password or SSH key authentication when exposing to public networks, limit to read-only sessions; dev environments can use --no-auth but never in production .
Title Hack: Add vt title "Deploy 🚀" in scripts, browser tabs instantly show which pipeline is running .
With Tailscale Funnel: Need to demo to clients temporarily? Use Funnel to map localhost:4020 to one-time HTTPS link, close after demo .

Conclusion

If you want a solution to “anytime, anywhere, pull out your phone and operate Mac terminal,” VibeTunnel covers everything from quick installation, remote security, to AI-Agent monitoring. Try installing it over the weekend, then take a photo of “I’m coding with vim at the beach” for instant social media likes 😉.

Build Your Own AI Navigation Site with tap4‑ai‑webui

Jul 18, 2025

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Quick Overview tap4‑ai‑webui is an open-source template based on Next.js 14 + Supabase. Deploy to Vercel with one click to have a categorizable, searchable AI tools navigation site with Markdown detail pages support, and it can work with Tap4 AI Crawler for fully automated content collection and updates. The project is lightweight to maintain with fast responsive interface, built-in i18n and SEO-friendly configuration, perfect for individuals or small teams to build a “navigation + content” one-stop portal.

1 Project Highlights

One-Click Fork & Deploy: Repository comes with Vercel button, click to build in the cloud and bind custom domain, no local packaging process needed.
Full-Stack Isomorphic: Based on Next.js 14 App Router with React Server Component, first-screen direct output + on-demand streaming loading for better performance.
Cloud-Native Database: Site data stored in Supabase Postgres, supports visual tables, SQL editing and real-time subscriptions.
Automated Collection: Works with Tap4 AI Crawler to scrape web summaries and write to database, achieving “submit-review-publish” full-chain automation.
SEO & Multilingual: Built-in i18n, dynamic sitemap and meta schema to help search engines index quickly, supports Chinese/English switching.

2 Environment Setup

Minimum requirements: GitHub account, Vercel account, Supabase project.

Step	Key Operations	Output
① Fork Repository	`github.com/6677-ai/tap4-ai-webui`	Personal copy
② Create Supabase Project	New database → Run `db/*.sql`	Three core tables: `web_navigation` etc.
③ Configure Environment Variables	Fill 10+ variables in Vercel or `.env.local`	Ensure API/database connectivity

Core variables example (excerpt):

NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL=https://yourdomain.com
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=https://xxxx.supabase.co
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=xxx.yyy.zzz
CRAWLER_API=https://crawler-domain/site/crawl_async

3 One-Click Deploy to Vercel

Click the “Deploy with Vercel” button in README → Link GitHub repository.
Paste the aforementioned variables in the pop-up env form, most critical are SITE_URL, SUPABASE_URL, SUPABASE_ANON_KEY.
Vercel Hobby version can only auto-trigger Cron once per day. For higher frequency, upgrade to Pro and declare Cron expressions in vercel.json.

Manual Trigger: Hobby plan can send Authorization: Bearer <CRON_AUTH_KEY> to POST /api/cron to refresh data immediately.

4 Local Development

git clone https://github.com/6677-ai/tap4-ai-webui.git
cd tap4-ai-webui
nvm use        # Switch Node version
pnpm i         # Install dependencies
pnpm dev       # Local preview http://localhost:3000

The combination of Server Component + Tailwind CSS keeps pages close to production experience even in development mode.

5 Automated Content Updates

Submit Entry: Visit /submit, fill in tool URL to enter the scraping queue.
Tap4 AI Crawler: Scheduled task calls CRAWLER_API to scrape pages → generate Markdown summaries → write to web_navigation table.
Failure Fallback: If scraping fails due to anti-crawling, enter Supabase backend to manually edit records, or directly import official 13K+ tool data source.

6 Advanced Customization

6.1 Adjust Categories & UI

Modify category table in Supabase or customize colors in tailwind.config.ts.
Components are in /components, support replacing icons or layouts as needed.

6.2 Add Tracking & Ads

Configure GOOGLE_TRACKING_ID and GOOGLE_ADSENSE_URL environment variables; Next.js will automatically inject <Script> tags.

6.3 Extend API

Create new pages/api/*.ts or app/api/* Server Action, work with Supabase SDK to read/write data.
Use Vercel Cron for scheduled calls, like 0 3 * * * for daily updates at 11 AM Beijing time.

7 Common Issues FAQ

Issue	Solution
Cron Not Running	Confirm in Production environment and check project Cron quota (Hobby limited to 2).
Scraping Timeout	Manually insert data or reduce concurrency; can also add proxy pool on Crawler side.
Database Schema Changes	Write migration scripts in Supabase SQL editor, or use GUI tables to add/remove columns.

8 Conclusion

In less than half an hour, you can launch a feature-complete, continuously updatable, multilingual SEO-friendly AI tools navigation site, and iterate content anytime with Supabase or Crawler. Fork it and give your product or community another traffic entry! 🎉

Sniffly: Visualizing Your Claude Code Usage Patterns with Dashboards

Jul 17, 2025

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One command to instantly transform boring Claude Code jsonl logs into visual insights.

1️⃣ What is Sniffly?

Sniffly is a local tool open-sourced by Chip Huyen that specifically parses .jsonl logs generated by Claude Code and creates an interactive web dashboard, helping you quickly answer three questions:

What you want to know…	Sniffly provides…
What did I actually use Claude Code for?	Usage Stats: command counts, file operations, average steps, etc.
What errors does Claude Code make most often?	Error Breakdown: visualize errors by type and percentage
Why did a certain conversation go wrong?	Message History: replay complete context step by step

All calculations are done locally without uploading any conversations or code, privacy-friendly.

2️⃣ Quick Start (3 Steps)

Environment requirements: Python 3.10+

# ✅ Temporary trial (no installation required)
uvx sniffly@latest init

# ✅ Global installation
uv tool install sniffly@latest   # or  pip install sniffly
sniffly init                     # First scan and start service

By default, it opens the dashboard at http://localhost:8081 in your browser. You can also change the port or disable auto-open via command line:

sniffly config set port 8090
sniffly config set auto_browser false

3️⃣ Core Features Overview

Feature	Highlights
Usage Stats	Bar charts/line graphs for command counts, conversation length, average steps, most time-consuming commands, etc.
Error Breakdown	Statistics for `FileNotFound`, `FuncNotFound`, `Timeout` and other error percentages
Message History	Like a “recording tape” replay, synchronously showing your code diffs
Sharable Dashboard	One-click generation of private/public links to share insights with teammates

4️⃣ Insights I Got from Sniffly

Chip Huyen shared two surprising discoveries in her launch post:

“Content Not Found” is the most common error, accounting for 20-30% —— Claude Code often looks for non-existent files/functions.
After optimizing project structure, average command steps dropped from 8 to 7 —— Just improving discoverability had immediate efficiency gains.

Similarly, you can use Sniffly to find your own “invisible efficiency black holes” and make targeted improvements.

5️⃣ Advanced Usage

Goal	Command / Operation
Switch project directory to analyze	`sniffly init --project /path/to/project`
Limit memory usage	`sniffly config set cache_max_mb_per_project 200`
Share stats only, hide command text	Dashboard ▶︎ Share ▶︎ check Hide Commands
Align logs & Git commit timeline	Pass git repo path to `sniffly init`, timeline auto-merges

6️⃣ Summary

If you’re also using Claude Code for Vibe Coding but struggling with:

Scattered logs, hard to focus on issues
Many error types, don’t know what to optimize first
Want to show AI programming ROI to your team but lack visual evidence

Then try Sniffly —— One command to help you “sniff out” the value hidden in logs.

Open source address, documentation, and demo:

GitHub: https://github.com/chiphuyen/sniffly
Official site: https://sniffly.dev/

Take action! Let Sniffly become your Claude Code “black box,” starting today to quantify every gain and loss in AI programming.

Daily Report - 2025-07-17

Jul 17, 2025

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Claude Code Alternative: DeepSeek R1 + Kimi K2 Quick Start Guide

Jul 16, 2025

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Claude Code Router (CCR) https://github.com/musistudio/claude-code-router is a “multi-model router” tailored for Claude Code users: it listens locally to Claude Code’s standard requests, then forwards them to DeepSeek-R1, Kimi K2, and any other LLMs according to your routing strategy. It’s compatible with OpenAI-style APIs and can add “transformers” for different models to adapt parameters and responses. This article first provides an overview of CCR’s core mechanisms, then demonstrates step-by-step how to integrate DeepSeek R1 and Kimi K2, giving you everything you need for “multi-model collaborative coding.”

1 | What Can CCR Do?

1.1 Core Concept

CCR describes Provider → Model → Transformer → Routing Rules through ~/.claude-code-router/config.json, allowing Claude Code to hot-switch backend models in VS Code/terminal as usual using /model.
Built-in pluggable transformers for DeepSeek, OpenRouter, Gemini, MaxToken, etc., allowing multiple transformations to be stacked on a single model.
Supports both CLI and GitHub Actions modes; combined with Actions, you can leverage DeepSeek’s 25% nighttime rates for “early morning batch processing.”

1.2 Quick Installation

npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code     # Install Claude Code
npm i -g @musistudio/claude-code-router
ccr code                               # Start Claude Code with CCR

2 | Integrating DeepSeek R1

2.1 Prepare API Key

Apply for a key in the DeepSeek Platform console and record the sk-xxx.
The official API is https://api.deepseek.com/chat/completions, fully compatible with OpenAI SDK.
R1 latest version number deepseek-r1-250528 (VolcEngine mirror provides 128K context).

2.2 Modify CCR Configuration

{
  "Providers": [
    {
      "name": "volcengine",
      "api_base_url": "https://ark.cn-beijing.volces.com/api/v3/chat/completions",
      "api_key": "sk-your-key",
      "models": ["deepseek-r1-250528"],
      "transformer": { "use": ["deepseek"] }
    }
  ],
  "Router": {
    "think": "volcengine,deepseek-r1-250528"
  }
}

The deepseek transformer automatically limits max_tokens to 8192 and is compatible with R1’s lack of tool_choice support.
Nighttime (00:30 – 08:30 UTC+8) R1 calls cost only 25% of daytime rates → suitable for large-scale testing/refactoring scripts.

2.3 CLI Dynamic Switching

Type in Claude Code:

/model volcengine,deepseek-r1-250528

This immediately switches the next conversation to use DeepSeek R1, inheriting the 128K context window.

3 | Integrating Kimi K2

3.1 Why Choose K2?

Moonshot AI’s latest open-source MoE model, 1T total parameters / 32B activated experts, excelling at code generation and agent calls.
SiliconFlow provides 16384 max_tokens quota with high-concurrency, low-latency inference services, suitable for long-chain code analysis.

3.2 Get Key

Enter siliconflow.cn console, enable moonshotai/Kimi-K2-Instruct and get the token.
Can also use OpenRouter’s unified compatible endpoint https://openrouter.ai/api/v1/chat/completions.

3.3 Configuration Example

{
  "Providers": [
    {
      "name": "siliconflow",
      "api_base_url": "https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1/chat/completions",
      "api_key": "sk-your-token",
      "models": ["moonshotai/Kimi-K2-Instruct"],
      "transformer": {
        "use": [
          ["maxtoken", { "max_tokens": 16384 }]
        ]
      }
    }
  ],
  "Router": {
    "longContext": "siliconflow,moonshotai/Kimi-K2-Instruct"
  }
}

The maxtoken transformer prevents CCR from accidentally exceeding SiliconFlow’s 16K max_tokens limit.
If you want to feed K2 all 32K+ project documentation in the same session, first use /model siliconflow,moonshotai/Kimi-K2-Instruct, then paste the full text.

3.4 Call Effect

SiliconFlow’s official cURL examples only need to replace with CCR’s local port; CCR handles forwarding and field compatibility.

4 | Practical Tips

Scenario	Router Key	Recommended Model
Bulk File Refactoring	`think`	DeepSeek-R1 (low cost + reasoning chain output)
Ultra-long Project README Summary	`longContext`	Kimi-K2 (16K context)
Nighttime Offline CI	GitHub Actions + CCR	DeepSeek-R1 (25% nighttime rates)
Local Inference/Offline Background Tasks	`background`	qwen-coder-2.5@Ollama (0 cost)

CCR’s /model provider,model command supports hot-switching anytime; you can also preset default models for different task channels in Router, achieving a pipeline of “use R1 for coding, use K2 for long text reading.”

5 | Common Pitfalls & FAQ

Slow response? DeepSeek’s official endpoint inference is relatively slow. If VS Code times out, enable UltraThink budget or switch to VolcEngine mirror.
Context overflow? DeepSeek API defaults to 64K, the above example uses VolcEngine to expand to 128K; Kimi K2 is 16K, needs maxtoken protection.
Wrong model name? CCR’s /model format must be provider,model, don’t forget the comma.
Tool calls failing? R1 currently doesn’t support tool_choice. For function calls, fall back to DeepSeek V3, or add a tooluse transformer to V3 in CCR.

With Claude Code Router + DeepSeek R1 + Kimi K2, you can hot-switch between “reasoning power” and “long context” strengths in the same IDE: use K2 for long document reports during the day, switch to R1 for batch code migration at night, at less than one-tenth the cost of official Claude Max. Install CCR now and unlock your new multi-model coding experience!

Kiro: From a Prompt to Production Code - A Guide to Spec-Driven Agentic IDE

Jul 15, 2025

Vibe Sparking

In the era of AI coding tools “racing to the sky,” Kiro from AWS brings a refreshing perspective: it’s not just “helping you write code,” but packs the complete software engineering workflow of requirements → design → implementation → automation into an IDE, truly moving from “Vibe Coding (demo-based coding)” to “Viable Code (production-ready products).” This article will quickly introduce you to Kiro’s core features, practical usage methods, and how it differs from other Agentic IDEs.

1 | What is Kiro?

Positioning: An Agentic IDE based on VS Code kernel that automatically breaks down a “single prompt” into requirements specifications, system design, and task lists, driving LLM to complete implementation.
Background: Developed by a “very opinionated small team” within AWS, but intentionally weakly coupled with AWS cloud services—you can log in with GitHub/Google accounts. AWS Builder ID login is also supported.
Models Used: Preview version includes built-in Claude Sonnet 3.7 and 4.0, switchable in settings.

2 | Three Core Capabilities

Based on practical usage in real work projects, I’ve analyzed and summarized Kiro’s core functions:

2.1 Spec-driven Development

Three Specs Auto-Generated:
- requirements.md —— User stories and acceptance criteria written in EARS syntax
- design.md —— Architecture, flowcharts, database design
- tasks.md —— Executable implementation plan (including testing, accessibility, etc.)
EARS Introduction: EARS (Easy Approach to Requirements Syntax) was proposed by the Rolls-Royce engineering team in 2009, structured as “While … when … the shall …”, reducing requirement ambiguity.
Significance: Compared to simple Chat-pair coding, Spec-driven development ensures every line of code AI writes has traceable origins, facilitating team collaboration and later maintenance.

2.2 Agent Hooks (Event-Triggered Automation)

Working Method: Monitors events like “file save/create/delete/manual trigger” and calls backend LLM to execute preset tasks.
Common Scenarios:
- Save React component → Auto-update test files
- Modify API Endpoint → Sync README.md documentation
- Before Git commit → Scan for sensitive information leaks
Benefits: Solidifies “good habits I should develop” into automated Hook execution, shared across teams, avoiding omissions.

2.3 From Vibe Coding to Viable Code

Dual Modes: When starting projects, you can choose “Prompt mode” for quick experimentation or “Spec mode” for rigorous one-step implementation.
In-IDE Review: All AI changes are presented in diff format, supporting line-by-line approval or batch acceptance.
VS Code Ecosystem Compatibility: Open VSX plugins, themes, and shortcuts migrate almost unchanged.

3 | Quick Start Guide

Step 0: Installation

Visit kiro.dev to download the client for your platform, log in with GitHub/Google/AWS Builder ID.

Step 1: One Prompt → Generate Specs

Add a comment system for my blog

After a few minutes, you’ll see three Specs in the .kiro/ directory; review and fine-tune before clicking “Approve”.

Step 2: Auto-Split Tasks and Execute

Task panel shows dependencies and progress bars, with options for Autopilot Mode (fully automatic) or Supervised Mode (manual approval).

Step 3: Configure Agent Hooks

on: save
when: files.match("src/**/*.tsx")
do: >
  Ensure the component follows Single Responsibility Principle

Save to activate—Kiro will supplement tests or throw warnings in the background.

Step 4: Review & Merge

Use Diff view to check generated code; after approval, merge to local repository with one click, then push to remote.

4 | Pricing and Trial

Version	Interactions/Month	Price	Launch Time
Free	50	$0	After Preview ends
Pro	1,000	$19	Coming Soon
Pro+	3,000	$39	Coming Soon

Note: Unlimited free trial during preview period, but officials indicate “reasonable limits”.

5 | Comparison with Similar Tools

Feature	Kiro	Cursor	Copilot	Claude Code
Spec Auto-generation	✅	Partial	❌	❌
EARS Requirement Format	✅	❌	❌	❌
Agent Hooks	✅	🚧	❌	🚧
Multimodal Prompt	✅	✅	❌	✅
VS Code Plugin Compatibility	✅ (Open VSX)	Native	VS Code	No IDE

6 | Opportunities and Limitations

Strengths: Requirements-design integration, event automation
Weaknesses:
- Code completion not as smooth as Copilot/Cursor yet;
- Chinese questioning not deeply optimized yet, internationalization beyond English is on the way;

7 | Community and Events

Code with Kiro Hackathon: Online event with $100,000 in prizes, until 2025-08-25. Welcome to use Kiro for projects, build comment systems, play with Agent Hooks!

Final Thoughts

If you’ve experienced the thrill of “having LLM help me write CRUD” but struggled with “outputs that can’t go to production,” Kiro might be exactly the “engineering patch” you’re looking for. Start with a small requirement to experience the smooth closed loop of Spec-driven Development, and you might discover:

“The joy of writing code shouldn’t come at the cost of deployment pain.”

Go download Kiro and let’s turn “inspiration” into “deliverables” together!

Journals - 2025-07-14

Jul 14, 2025

Vibe Sparking

xAI Grok gets Companions feature, adding animated characters to voice conversations

According to the information, the Grok companions feature is available only for Premium+ or SuperGrok subscribers. Meanwhile, the developers haven’t announced this feature rollout for Android.

xAI is rolling out Companions, a new feature for the Grok app, which brings animated characters for users who want to make their conversations more interactive. The feature is part of the new Grok iOS app update released today on the App Store.

A companion could best fall in the category of AI personality, and these are fused within the Grok app. These personalities are an addition to the voice mode but with a dedicated space, where the visualized character can move and react according to the conversation.

Claude Code Development Tool: `claude-trace` Complete Recording Tool for Transparent Debugging

Jul 12, 2025

Vibe Sparking

When using Claude Code to write code, have you ever wondered:

How does Claude understand your instructions?
What exactly is written in the system prompt?
What tools did Claude use? What raw data was returned?
What happens behind the API? How many tokens did the model use?

Now, with the open-source tool claude-trace, you can see all these “behind-the-scenes” details!

📦 Installation

Install with just one command:

npm install -g @mariozechner/claude-trace

🚀 One-Click Start Logging

Start Claude Code and record the entire process:

claude-trace

Supports more options:

Feature	Command
Start Claude + logging	`claude-trace`
Include all requests (default only logs valid conversations)	`claude-trace --include-all-requests`
Run Claude with specific parameters	`claude-trace --run-with chat --model sonnet-3.5`
Extract OAuth token	`claude-trace --extract-token`
Generate HTML session report	`claude-trace --generate-html logs.jsonl report.html`
Auto-generate index + summary	`claude-trace --index`

🔍 What Can You See?

Using claude-trace, you can see in the generated HTML page:

✅ Claude’s system prompt (hidden instructions)
✅ All raw API request and response data
✅ Tool definitions and outputs (like search/file reading)
✅ Claude’s “thinking process” blocks
✅ Token usage statistics (including cache hit situations)
✅ Interactive HTML view + search index
✅ JSONL raw logs (saved in .claude-trace/ folder)

Each run generates a self-contained HTML file, viewable locally without a server, perfect for team reviews, debugging, and archiving.

📊 Session Summary & Index Features (AI-Enhanced)

Through the claude-trace --index command, you can also auto-generate:

AI-generated summary titles and overviews for all logs
Indexed index.html file
Clickable historical session list

Manage all Claude conversation records like managing Notion!

🧑‍💻 Who Is This For?

If you match these tags, you’ll love it:

💡 Deep users or plugin developers of Claude Code
🧪 Need to debug Claude tool chains, system instructions, or log structures
📁 Want to archive all Claude programming sessions
🧠 Want to understand Claude’s real “thinking” process behind the scenes
⚙️ Need to build automated testing or generate session review reports

🌐 Open Source Repository

Project repository: https://github.com/mariozechner/claude-trace

Summary:

claude-trace is an essential debugging tool for Claude Code users, letting you see inside the AI’s “black box.” Whether developing plugins, analyzing model responses, or building Claude engineering log systems, it brings tremendous convenience.

If you’re developing projects with Claude, give it a try and start your “Claude visual development journey” with one click!

Hands‑On with Vibe Kanban: Manage Claude, Gemini & Amp Tasks in One Board

Jul 12, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Coding Agents (like Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Amp, etc.) are becoming increasingly important in engineering development. Teams are finding that the time spent on planning, reviewing, and coordinating these human tasks now exceeds the time spent writing code itself.

Vibe Kanban https://github.com/BloopAI/vibe-kanban is a new tool specifically designed to solve these collaboration workflow problems. Through its Kanban board interface, it allows you to:

Quickly switch between coding agents (Claude, Gemini, Amp, etc.);
Call multiple agents in parallel or series, automatically executing tasks;
Visualize task status, code reviews, and quickly launch Dev Servers;
Centrally manage agent MPC configurations to improve overall collaboration efficiency;
In the future, coding agents will be able to automatically create task tickets through MCP servers.

Vibe Kanban’s design philosophy is: When most code is written by AI, our human role becomes planning, reviewing, and coordinating. This is not just a trend, but a completely new way of development work.

⚙️ Installation + Launch Guide

Pre-configure Agents For example, install and log into Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Amp, etc.
Run command to start Vibe Kanban
Terminal window
```
npx vibe-kanban
```
Automatically finds local port and opens browser (e.g., http://127.0.0.1:53046), entering the Kanban workspace.
Configure Agents Initially, you need to add Agent MCP in Settings (e.g., Claude, Gemini, Amp tokens/paths), then you can freely switch agents in the UI to execute tasks.
Create Project Create a new project in the Kanban interface, add Tasks, and you can start using it.

📌 Core Features Explained

1. Multi-Agent Parallel or Serial Task Execution

After switching to the corresponding agent, you can initiate multiple “Attempts” for the same task. Supports parallel execution (different branches/workspaces) and serial execution (waiting for the previous step to complete before proceeding). Execution status and logs are clear at a glance.

2. Quick Review and Dev Server Launch

After each agent generates code, Vibe Kanban automatically displays diffs and execution output, providing a one-click Dev Server launch button for real-time preview.

3. Visual Task Flow Management

Uses the common three-column Kanban layout (To Do, In Progress, Done), providing an intuitive view of task status and agent execution progress. You can create multiple attempts for a task and mark them as success/failure.

4. Centralized Agent MCP Configuration

All agent configurations (e.g., Claude, Gemini tokens, run commands, etc.) are centrally managed in the Settings interface, making switching seamless.

5. Automatic Ticket Creation by Agents (MCP Integration)

Vibe Kanban has a built-in “Vibe Kanban MCP” server plugin that can automatically generate planner tickets through agents. For example:

“Plan a migration from AWS to Azure and create detailed tickets…” The agent will automatically break down tasks and create multiple Kanban cards, all done in the UI without manual intervention.

💼 A Typical Workflow Example

Create a task in Kanban: e.g., “Implement user login page”;
Select an agent (like Claude Code), click “New Attempt”;
Agent automatically generates login page components and backend interfaces;
You review the differences, run Dev Server, and verify the UI;
If issues are found, modify instructions for the agent to retry, or re-select an agent (like Gemini);
Mark the attempt as successful and move the task to Done.

The entire process requires no switching between command line windows, everything is operated within the UI, efficient and intuitive.

For individual developers: Greatly improves task startup, review, and debugging efficiency, making development smoother and more structured.
For small team collaboration: Agents automatically break down tasks, multiple attempts collaborate to complete, with independent Git worktrees, can connect to external MCP, suitable for team pipeline collaboration.
Investing in future capabilities: As agent capabilities continue to improve, Vibe Kanban can seamlessly adapt to different agents, allowing you to experience the latest model capabilities at any time.

⏳ Epilogue: AI is Coding, We are Collaborating

Vibe Kanban is pioneering the new paradigm of “Agent-driven, human-orchestrated”. From the era of writing code to the era of orchestrating and reviewing code, we will unleash human creativity and make Agent Handoff more efficient with clearer processes. We recommend all developers who are testing or using coding agents in production to give it a try.

🎯 ccusage: Analyze Claude Code Usage Analytics

Jul 10, 2025

Vibe Sparking

ccusage is a command-line tool created by open-source developer ryoppippi for analyzing locally generated JSONL files from Claude Code. It displays your token usage and corresponding costs through visual tables, helping you better manage usage habits and cost structures.

Simple functionality: Get daily, monthly, session, and billing block (5-hour) level token usage and cost distribution with just one command.
Real-time monitoring: Supports blocks --live for real-time monitoring of consumption rates and project progress within the current billing block.
Lightweight and efficient: Extremely small size (npm package ~1 MB), no dependency installation required, suitable for quick analysis.

🧩 Use Cases

Cost awareness While Claude Code’s Max version offers unlimited usage, when switching to pay-per-use plans, ccusage can help you estimate daily and monthly costs, considering your “pain-free threshold.”
Daily data tracking Through daily or monthly reports, timely grasp long-term token usage trends and identify any sudden spikes or anomalies.
Session/billing block monitoring
- Session level: Analyze single conversation token usage distribution and costs corresponding to projects and topics.
- Block monitoring: Track consumption trends and rates within five-hour billing cycles (add --live for real-time observation).
Multi-terminal sync analysis ccusage defaults to reading JSONL files from ~/.config/claude/projects/ and legacy path ~/.claude/projects/, enabling unified multi-device data analysis with cloud sync.
Secondary visualization and tool integration Provides JSON output for integration with tools like Raycast, Neovim plugins, Go or Rust versions of real-time visualization tools (such as ccusage.nvim, ccusage-monitor, etc.).

⚙️ Installation & Quick Start

No installation required, recommended to use execution environment directly:

# Recommended bunx (extremely fast)
bunx ccusage

# Or npx
npx ccusage@latest

# Or Deno
deno run -E -R=$HOME/.claude/projects/ -S=homedir -N='raw.githubusercontent.com:443' npm:ccusage@latest

Can also install globally:

npm install -g ccusage
# or
bun install -g ccusage

🚀 Core Command Examples

# Display default "daily" usage report:
ccusage

# Specify daily, monthly, session, or billing block reports:
ccusage daily
ccusage monthly
ccusage session
ccusage blocks

# Real-time monitoring of current billing block status:
ccusage blocks --live

More common parameters:

--since / --until: Analyze only specified date ranges
--breakdown: Show detailed consumption by models (like Opus, Sonnet)
--json: Output structured JSON for easy integration with other tools

📊 Example Analysis New

Running ccusage daily outputs something like:

Quickly see daily total tokens, cache hit counts, and estimated costs.

Using ccusage blocks --live, the console will refresh in real-time showing current billing block accumulated tokens, burn rate, remaining budget, etc., like a CLI version “htop”.

🛡️ Notes & Tips

Cost estimates are simulated values: ccusage displays estimated costs based on token quantities and model pricing, which may slightly differ from actual bills.

✍️ Summary

ccusage is a compact but powerful CLI tool, suitable for developers and heavy users:

Quickly get daily/session/billing segment token consumption and cost analysis;
Real-time monitoring of current billing block progress;
Seamless integration with Raycast, Neovim, Go/Rust tools;
Cross-device analysis only requires syncing JSONL files.

Try npx ccusage daily and you’ll be surprised by your “spending trajectory” in Claude Code usage, becoming more conscious about budget management. Follow our channel to explore more efficiency secrets in the Claude ecosystem!

📌 Finally, if you want to learn more AI, Vibe Coding, and Claude usage tips, integration plugin recommendations, or advanced analysis, welcome to leave comments for discussion. Let’s build a smarter AI usage experience together!

Vocabulary Mnemonic

May 13, 2025

Vibe Sparking

Fix: Explicitly declare primary keys for WordMeaning table to prevent duplicate IDs

class WordMeanings extends Table {
  TextColumn get id => text()();

   @override
   Set<Column> get primaryKey => {id}; // Explicitly declare primary key
}

Vibe Sparking

Why Codex 1UP?

Who is it for?

Highlights at a glance

Install walkthrough (based on your dry‑run)

Five quick moves (copy‑ready)

Risks and best practices

Conclusion

Introduction

1‑Minute Setup: ~/.codex/config.toml

Copy‑Paste List: 10 High‑Leverage MCP Servers

1) Context7 — Stream current docs and samples into context

2) DeepWiki — Q&A and structured knowledge for GitHub repos

3) Playwright — Actually open a browser for E2E checks

4) Exa — Real‑time web search with structured results

5) Spec‑Workflow — A full spec‑driven development pipeline

6) Sequential‑Thinking — Structured reasoning with branches

7) Magic (21st.dev) — Generate production‑grade UI components from natural language

8) Serena — Semantic code search + symbol‑level edits (IDE‑like power)

9) Morph Fast‑Apply — Ultra‑fast, reliable patch application (4k+ tokens/s)

10) Open‑Web‑Search — Multi‑engine web search (STDIO/SSE)

How do I connect remote/SSE servers? Use mcp‑proxy.

Security Tips (Read this!)

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Closing

BOJ Policy Normalization: Systemic Impacts on U.S. Treasuries, DXY, and U.S. Equities

1. Executive Summary

2. Core Drivers and Logic of Japan’s Policy Normalization

2.1 The wage–inflation virtuous cycle is forming

2.2 A historic transition from unconventional to normal

3. Reversal of Yen Carry Trades: The Transmission Mechanism

3.1 Mechanics and scale

4. Impact on U.S. Core Assets

4.1 U.S. Treasuries: weaker demand and upward yield pressure

4.2 Dollar Index (DXY): structural impact from JPY strength

4.3 U.S. Equities: valuation reset and sector rotation

5. Conclusions and Strategy

5.1 Key risks and scenarios

5.2 Positioning and risk management

Part I: Origins of a Safety‑First Mission

Born of a split: OpenAI’s philosophical rift

Public benefit corporation: writing the mission into the charter

Part II: Claude’s Architectural Philosophy

Constitutional AI: encoding values

Reinforcement learning from AI feedback (RLAIF): an engine for scalable alignment

Part III: Evolution of the Claude AI Series

From research to frontier models: a fast timeline

Tiered lineup: covering distinct use cases

Early exploration of agentic capabilities

Table 1: Release timeline and core capabilities of Claude

Part IV: Commercial Practice of Safe AI — Growth, Capital, and Partnerships

Ascent in capital markets

Strategic alliances with tech giants

Moral dilemma: lessons from a leaked memo

Table 2: Anthropic’s major financing rounds and valuation

Part V: Outlook — AGI and Societal Impact

The AGI race: an urgent vision

Leading a safety‑centric competition

AI‑driven future: impact and challenges

Conclusion: Anthropic’s Inevitable Choice

Introduction

TL;DR Checklist

Why Is Everyone Testing Right Now?

Head‑to‑Head: Findings from a Cloudflare Worker Field Test

1) Engineering Capability: Claude Code Feels Like an Orchestratable Platform

2) Execution Experience: Codex Is Snappier; Claude Code Flows Nicely

3) Directory and Architecture Adherence: Codex “Builds to Spec”

4) Data Fetching Strategy: Two Valid Defaults

5) Observability and Review

What to Choose: Best Fit by Persona

You want to “Ship Tonight”

You need “Orchestration, Governance, Reuse”

You are “Efficiency‑max”

One Page to Compare

Practical Workflow: Make It Your Daily Pipeline

Conclusion

Introduction

Table of Contents

No More Awkward Pre-Meeting Small Talk: Predict What They’ll Care About

Five-Minute “Project Status Update”

1‑Minute Setup: `~/.codex/config.toml`

B. Avoid bundling full sessions for upload (don’t casually use `/bug`)

01 No more guesswork: use `/doctor` for permission checks (1.0.97)

02 Team memory, edited in place: `/memory` (1.0.94)